Brittney Griner speaks out for 1st time since prisoner swap with Russia

Brittney Griner on Friday made her first public comments since her release after spending 10 months in a Russian prison.

WASHINGTON — Brittney Griner is speaking out for the first time since her return to the United States in a dramatic prisoner swap with Russia

In a statement posted on Instagram, the WNBA star thanked everyone who advocated for her release and credited her faith and the love she felt from so many for helping her get through the monthslong ordeal. 

“It feels so good to be home! The last 10 months have been a battle at every turn,” Griner wrote. “I dug deep

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