Over the course of the Warriors' championship ring presentation Steph Curry demanded Brittney Griner's release.

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Steph Curry on Brittany Griner's birthday demands that she be released from Russian detention.

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In February, Griner was detained at Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport for allegedly containing hashish oil in her luggage.

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She pleaded guilty to allegations of drug smuggling and was given a nine-year prison term in Russia.

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Curry stated prior to Golden State's opening-night 123-109 victory against the Los Angeles Lakers

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We want to continue to use our platform to scream out a very valuable part of the basketball community.

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Today is Brittney Griner's birthday; she is 32. We hope to spread the word about her further in the future.

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She has now spent 243 days in an unjust prison in Russia. 

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