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Russia, U.S.: Becky Hammon

Wednesday, June 18th, 2008 @ 22:17 UTC

by Veronica Khokhlova

Countries:: Russia, U.S.A.
Topics:: Business, Sport, International Relations, Politics
Special:: Olympics

This post is from our coverage of the 2008 Olympics in Beijing China, curated by John Kennedy and sponsored by Reuters. · All posts

FP's Passport starts a discussion on whether the U.S. basketball player who'll play for Russia at the Olympics is “a traitor or a savvy capitalist.”

1 comment

gridgirl

I think she is doing right on her behalf. One must have freedom of thoughts and freedom of practicality.
If she is playing on behalf of Russia, then i think its just because of her basket ball carrer, not a US/Russia controvercies or betraying your country. Since Mother USA also depicts human rights, freedom & independence so i believe Hammon must also have a freedom in all walks of her life.
Best of luck Becky
I am with you.

# 2008-06-19 at 11:41 am

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