LeBron James Calls Out US for Failing , To Free Brittney Griner From Russian Detention.<br />LeBron James Calls Out US for Failing , To Free Brittney Griner From Russian Detention.<br />NBC News reports LeBron James recently <br />voiced his criticism of the United States' <br />response to the Russian detention of <br />fellow basketball star Brittney Griner.<br />NBC News reports LeBron James recently <br />voiced his criticism of the United States' <br />response to the Russian detention of <br />fellow basketball star Brittney Griner.<br />James wondered if Griner would even <br />consider returning to the United States.<br />Now how can she feel like America has her back?, LeBron James, on 'The Shop: Uninterrupted,' via NBC News.<br />I would be feeling like, <br />'Do I even want to go back to America?' , LeBron James, on 'The Shop: Uninterrupted,' via NBC News.<br />Griner pleaded guilty to drug charges <br />on July 7 in a Moscow court.<br />Her lawyers say she currently faces <br />up to 10 years in prison there.<br />The center for the Phoenix Mercury <br />and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, .<br />The center for the Phoenix Mercury <br />and a two-time Olympic gold medalist, .<br />Griner was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport when authorities said she was carrying vape cannisters of cannabis oil in her luggage.<br />Griner was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo airport when authorities said she was carrying vape cannisters of cannabis oil in her luggage.<br />Representatives for Griner say she admitted the vape canisters were hers, though she says she didn't bring them to Russia intentionally.<br />James, who received backlash for <br />his comments, took to social media <br />to clarify what he meant
