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Phoenix Mercury set to mark Brittney Griner’s return to the basketball court in style as three-time Grammy award winner Wyclef Jean ‘will perform celebratory half-time show’
- Griner missed last season due to her imprisonment in Russia due to THC pods
- The performances come as part of a deal with The Sum, a new music platform
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WNBA superstar Brittney Griner’s first home game since returning from her imprisonment in Russia is set to feature a special treat as Wyclef Jean will reportedly be performing at halftime, according to TMZ.
The Phoenix Mercury will be taking on the Chicago Sky at the Footprint Center on May 21 and anticipation for Griner’s return to her home court has already been through the roof – even before news of the performance.
TMZ also noted that one of the songs being performed during Jean’s set will be Bob Marley’s iconic single ‘One Love,’ which will see him joined by 200 fans selected for the performance.
He will also be performing a full concert post-game. The performances come as part of partnership formed between the Mercury and The Sum, a new music platform from Anagram Studios.
Mercury president Vince Kozar also expressed his excitement for the festivities taking place on May 21.
Brittney Griner is set to make her return to the Phoenix Mercury’s home court on May 21st
3X Grammy award winning artist Wyclef Jean is set to perform during and after the game
Griner missed last season due to her imprisonment for illegal possession of cannabis
‘May 21 is going to be an unforgettable experience for our fans and we’re thrilled to have the opportunity to have an award-winning artist the caliber of Wyclef Jean join us in celebrating BG’s return and a new Mercury season.
‘We’re so grateful for the partnership with The Sum and excited for how their show will elevate our in-arena experience.’
Griner missed all of last season after she was held in a Russian penal colony for nine months after THC cartridges were found in her luggage before playing a season in Russia during the WNBA offseason.
She eventually came home after the US brokered a prison swap for her release, and following her return she quickly announced her intention to return to the court.
Griner also signed a new one-year deal with Phoenix in February.
‘Look forward to all those moments. Just waking in on the first home game, the grind, the sweat, the blood,’ Griner said during last month’s press conference.
‘Just taking all that in. I missed it.’
During her last season with the Mercury Griner averaged 20.5 points and 7.1 rebounds per game, while also earning an All-Star nod.
