‘It means a lot’: Brittney Griner plays first game since detainment in Russia

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Brittney Griner strolled down the sideline about one and a half hours before the Phoenix Mercury played Friday night, giving hugs and high-fiving her teammates, coaches and opposing players.

Then it was a little stretching, a little shooting and a little agility work to prepare for a basketball game.