Brittney Griner, a WNBA star, was freed from captivity in Russia in exchange for Viktor Bout, a convicted arms dealer known as the “Merchant of Death,” know if she has a nickname
The basketball pro’s comeback is welcomed, but many find it humorous that she was switched for a man with such an ominous name. Unsurprisingly, Twitter people suggested Brittney’s nicknames, not realising that she already had one, are as catchy as the one given to Bout.
Know What Is Brittney Griner Nickname As She’s Freed From Russia In Swap For Viktor Bout
The basketball player is known as BG. Although she also goes by her initials in the sports world, you can find it in her official Instagram bio.
At the White House press conference that followed the President’s announcement of Brittney’s release, Cherelle, Brittney’s wife, said: “As we celebrate BG being home, we do understand that there are still people out there who are going through what I went through the last nine months of missing my loved ones tremendously.”
She also expressed her gratitude to Vice President Kamala Harris, President Joe Biden, and everyone else who helped make her wife’s return possible.
USA:Now we don't ever wanna see u again
Merchant of death: pic.twitter.com/btCi5mibC2— Jmilly (@Jmulla88) December 9, 2022
Twitter Users were unaware of it.
After knowing about Bout’s title, people became curious about Brittney’s nickname. Do BG’s characters have any nicknames? a user inquired.
“All of a sudden y’all woke up like “BG is Brittney Griner’s nickname” lmao I couldn’t image earning a moniker at 32 lol,” another person said. When did they give her the moniker “BG?” I’m so out of it,” another person said.
How Come The WNBA Star Was In Detention?
In February 2022, Brittney was detained in Russia for bringing hashish oil with her on her flight from New York. She spent 294 days in prison before being freed on December 8.
According to NBC News, the Russian Federal Customs Service claimed to have found cartridges carrying hashish oil in the basketball star’s luggage, which led to her detention at Sheremetyevo Airport south of Moscow. She entered a plea of guilty on August 4 following the start of her trial in July. She was later given a nine-year jail term.