All articles tagged with #emotional homecoming
Milwaukee Bucks guard Damian Lillard will play his first game back in Portland after spending 11 years with the Trail Blazers. Notable happy returns for stars in various sports are also highlighted, including Michael Jordan, LeBron James, Tom Brady, Mookie Betts, and Candace Parker, showcasing emotional homecomings and tributes from fans and former teams.
Brittney Griner becomes emotional during her homecoming game with the Phoenix Mercury after missing the 2022 season while detained in a Russian prison for 10 months. She scores 27 points and grabs 10 rebounds in the Mercury's 75-69 loss to the Chicago Sky. The game was attended by a record-breaking crowd of 14,040 fans, the largest in Mercury history since 1998. Griner's parents also watched her play for the first time in over a decade.