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Evgeniya Belyakova says fans in Russia ‘adored’ Brittney Griner

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Several members of Brittney Griner’s Russian basketball team came to her aid at her trial in Moscow on Thursday … praising her character and leadership skills in testimonies inside the courtroom.

UMMC Ekaterinburg captain Evgeniya Belyakova, according to NPR, told the court Griner was “the heart of our team.” She added that fans in Russia “adored” the 31-year-old center.