Unfortunately, for Brittney Griner, her high profile status is hurting her. It is just raising the price of getting her released. ESPN and other woke outlets need to shut up, Putin is watching.
If no one said anything, the State Department might be able to work behind the scenes and get Griner released sooner.
Putin can demand Yuri Orlov (Lord of War arms dealer) to be released for Brittney Griner because he knows that internal politics will influence Biden into making that trade. Now reason for him to compromise until he gets what he wants.
I'd imagine, hope, her attitude about the USA changes if she gets out.