Headline: From Russian Cell to Haute Couture: Brittney Griner's Fairytale Metamorphosis In a stunning display of resilience, incorrigible dunking queen and WNBA superstar, Brittney Griner, is set to trade in her prison garb for a glamorous gown at the upcoming Met Gala. Serving a side of high-fashion freedom, Griner will reportedly make her grand entrance in a floor-length designer dress, complete with custom-made orange jumpsuit lining as a nod to her turbulent past. Griner, who spent nearly a year in Russian captivity for "allegedly" carrying less than a gram of medically prescribed hash in her luggage, was finally released in a blockbuster prisoner swap deal in December 2022. "We heard that the Russian authorities were huge fans of the Met Gala red carpet, so we figured we could use this to our advantage in negotiations," revealed an undisclosed source. During her time in confinement, Griner reportedly endured long days full of grueling labor, with nothing to wear but an unwashed polyester tracksuit. Now, her days are filled with the more sophisticated activities of fashion fittings, fashion-forward posing, and matching designer masks to her outfits. "We are proud to announce that Brittney will be attending the Met Gala in a custom-made gown stitched together from her old prison uniform, complete with matching designer face masks. It's poetic justice, really," says Francis Fabuloso, Griner's rumored Met Gala stylist. In addition to her outfit, sources have also revealed that Griner has requested a custom couture basketball purse, so she can dunk on the fashion police at any given moment during the prestigious event. "I can't think of a better way for Brittney to strut into her newfound freedom than by walking the Met Gala red carpet," gushed a die-hard Griner fan, who has already started crafting a miniature replica of the anticipated gown for their prized Brittney Griner action figure. Shortly after her release from Russian prison, Griner made a show-stopping appearance at Rev. Al Sharpton's National Action Network's Women's Empowerment Luncheon at the Sheraton Hotel in New York City. There, she debuted her "Free at Last" collection of sweatpants, tees, and hoodies, which sold out within hours of the event. Whether Griner will be making a statement about her experience in Russia, the global implications of politics intermingling with sports, or simply using the Met Gala as a platform to launch her sportswear line on a global scale, it's clear that this WNBA star's journey from Russia to the red carpet will be one for the books.