WNBA star Brittney Griner has shared the disturbing details of her experiences while in a Russian detention facility. During an interview on Cam Newton’s ‘Funky Friday’ podcast, she discussed the harsh realities of her incarceration, including the disturbing conditions of her cell and the treatment she and others faced. Griner revealed that her cellmate, who was in prison for selling explicit videos of her husband and child online, was subjected to intense abuse by other inmates. This was due to the lack of separation based on the severity of the crimes committed, which led to Griner being associated with her cellmate’s actions. Griner expressed her frustration over this lack of separation, stating that she didn’t want to be linked with her cellmate’s crimes, which included the torment she and others endured. Despite the trauma she experienced, Griner has since found a renewed sense of purpose, both in her basketball career and her return to the United States. She has embraced her current position with the Atlanta Dream and has found a new perspective on life in the US, which was on full display during the 2 2024 Paris Olympics. Griner, who was once hesitant about representing her country, found emotional fulfillment in seeing Team USA win another gold medal in basketball, which she described as holding a special place among her other achievements. Her experience also served as a reminder of the importance of justice and human rights, even in the most challenging circumstances.