Sky's Carrington says she never claimed that the Flagrant 2 foul on her was white privilege
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky says she never claimed that the assessment of a Flagrant 2 foul on her on Saturday in a game against Indiana was the result of white privilege. Carrington came from behind and hit the Fever's Sophie Cunningham in the head and neck on a fast-break layup, knocking her to the court as the shot went in. The play was reviewed and upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after the…
DiJonai Carrington of the Chicago Sky has denied ever claiming the Flagrant 2 foul assessed against her during a game against Indiana was due to white privilege. The foul occurred on a fast-break layup where Carrington collided with Sophie Cunningham of the Fever, causing her to hit the court. The foul was upgraded after a review, citing sufficient force and contact.
Carrington, who is Black, posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media following the incident, tagging the Fever. She later clarified on X that she never claimed the foul assessment was rooted in white privilege. Carrington, a Stanford graduate, emphasized her understanding of the term's historical and social implications, stating she would never use it without proper evidence.
No further punishment has been announced for Carrington by the WNBA. The Chicago Sky will face the Seattle Storm on Monday night.
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