Carrington makes 'white privilege' post after ejection

Chicago Sky's DiJonai Carrington was removed from the court during her team's loss to Indiana Fever due to a hard foul on Sophie Cunningham. The incident occurred late in the opening quarter when Carrington collided with Cunningham's head as the Indiana Fever guard attempted a layup. Cunningham, initially hit hard but managing to stand up, confronted Carrington before their teammates separated them.

Following a review, the foul was upgraded to a flagrant two foul, leading to Carrington's automatic ejection from the game after she had scored eight points in just four minutes. In a post-game statement, Cunningham dismissed race as a factor in the incident, stating that her actions are not driven by prejudice. Sky coach Tyler Marsh expressed that he was just learning about Carrington's post on social media regarding "white privilege."

Cunningham's reaction to the foul was characterized as unnecessary by those close to the situation, despite their lack of any personal issues with Carrington. The controversy surrounding Cunningham's stance on transgender athletes in women's sports has recently attracted attention, leading to varied reactions from fans and players alike.