Dennis Rodman, a former NBA participant who has engaged in casual diplomacy with North Korea and Russia, stated Sunday he plans to go to Russia to assist imprisoned WNBA participant Brittney Griner, in response to NBC Information.

“I obtained permission to go to Russia to assist that lady,” Rodman stated to NBC. “I’m attempting to go this week.”

The flamboyant Basketball Corridor of Famer, a veteran of 5 NBA championship groups, known as Russian President Vladimir Putin “cool” in 2014. He has additionally visited North Korea a number of instances, together with for chief Kim Jong Un’s birthday.