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Griner’s WNBA return a mixed bag, but experience in Russia helps her keep perspective

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By DAVID BRANDT
AP Sports Writer

PHOENIX (AP) — There was a time in Brittney Griner’s life when a mid-season coaching change might have been tough to handle. Her 10-month detainment in Russia has a way of altering perspective. The Phoenix Mercury announced on Sunday that they had fired coach Vanessa Nygaard following a 2-10 start to the season and elevated assistant coach Nikki Blue to the top spot. Griner said she’s taken those changes in stride as the franchise tries to right its season.

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