- On Saturday, a right-wing “provocateur” showed up at a Dallas airport to harass Britney Greiner.
- In a video posted on social media, Alex Stein said the basketball player “hates America.”
- In a statement, the WNBA said his actions were “inappropriate and disappointing.”
WNBA player Britney Greiner confronted a right-wing social media figure at an airport in Dallas on Saturday.
Alex Stein lashed out at the star in a video of his release from a Russian prison. Posted on Twitter.
In the video, Stein yells, “Britney, do you still want to boycott America?” Because it looks like the guy is keeping bloggers back.
Stein also exclaims that Greiner “hates America” and “What about Death Merchant Britt?”
Other players at the airport at the time told WNBA Executive Director Terry Jackson that security had to push Stein away and then tackle him, The Washington Post reported. report.
— Alex Stein #99 (@alexstein99) June 10, 2023
Last year, Greiner Sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison After being convicted on drug charges. She returned to the United States in December in exchange for notorious Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout. Known as the “Death Merchant”.”
The WNBA released a statement on the incident, saying, “This was found to be orchestrated by a social media figure and provocateur. His actions were inappropriate and disappointing.”
“The safety of Brittney Griner and all WNBA players is our number one priority,” the statement continued, adding that the pre-season plan included “chartered flights for WNBA games” and “her safety during her travels.” It added that it has been working to ensure
Griner’s teammate Brianna Turner said: “The safety of the players on the move should come first. People following me with cameras say that profanity will never be tolerated.” Told. Said on Twitter.
“It’s excessive harassment. The team was stuck in a corner wondering how to get around. They want to improve,” Turner said.
Stein previously made headlines for harassing New York State Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez on the steps of the Capitol. In a clip shared by AOC, Stein refers to her as a “big butt Latina” and more.
The Phoenix Mercury were in Texas for a game against the Dallas Wings and lost 90-77.