Brittney Griner (Dale Zanine-Imagn Images)

Brittney Griner was in an all-too-familiar position, just like Jarred Shaw.

Shaw is facing life-changing penalties for his alleged importation of a controlled substance in another country.

In a case reminiscent of WNBA player Brittney Griner’s high-profile Russian imprisonment, the former US college basketball star playing in Indonesia is facing the ultimate penalty for allegedly illegally importing cannabis gummies to his residence.

Unlike Griner, he could actually die for what he did.

Shaw, who played for Oklahoma State and Utah State, was arrested for allegedly attempting to smuggle drugs into the country.

“I was having a rough patch during the [2025 IBL] season, and I had the package sent,” Shaw said.

“I didn’t think I was doing anything wrong. I had no idea about the laws here.

“I understand I made a mistake, and I’m sorry. I just want to get out of here. I want to go home.”

Unfortunately for him, he might have the United States on his side to save him like Brittney Griner did. The American basketball player is currently facing the death penalty in Indonesia.

Social Media Brings Up Brittney Griner During Jarred Shaw’s Case

Brittney Griner (Diannie Chavez/The Republic-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)

“The United States literally traded a global war machine arms dealer back to the Kremlin for Brittney Griner. Send Indonesia some money and get Jarred Shaw back. This is idiotic,” one fan said.

“Just like the Griner situation, if you go to another country, you need to respect their laws,” a second fan wrote.

“Damn. Tbh idk how people did learn from the Brittany Griner situation💀🤦‍♂️sorry for em,” a third fan added.

“But we just watched Brittany griner get jailed for years for a cartridge. Im sure it’s spoken about by the org and i doubt he missed that whole story. Yes different country but wouldn’t you look up the law?” one fan fan said.

Russian officials detained Brittney Griner for allegedly having trace amounts of cannabis oil in her luggage. She was later sentenced to nine years in a Russian prison on drug smuggling charges and was transferred to a Russian penal colony where she was set to serve out the rest of her sentence.

After a few months locked up, President Joe Biden announced that the administration had brokered a deal with Russia for a prisoner swap: Brittney would return home in exchange for the convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.