WNBA player claims 'white privilege' saw her ejected after foul
Chicago's DiJonai Carrington was ejected for a foul on Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham, but stormed off only to post "white privilege" on social media minutes later.
WNBA player DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a game against the Indiana Fever after she committed a foul on Sophie Cunningham, which was deemed a Flagrant 2. Carrington, who is black, hit Cunningham in the head and neck, causing her to fall to the ground. Cunningham, who is white, believed the foul was intentional and stated, "I think she has some pent-up stuff."
Cunningham's coach, Stephanie White, disagreed with the severity of the foul, claiming it was a mistake but that the correct call was made. The play was reviewed and upgraded to a Flagrant 2 after the referee noted wind-up, impact, and follow-through. Carrington posted on social media the words "WHITE PRIVILEGE" shortly after being ejected, tagging the Fever.
Cunningham dismissed Carrington's claim, stating, "Last year, I did the same thing and I got kicked out. And I deserved to be kicked out. There's no reason even to play that card." Fever coach Stephanie White expressed she did not believe Carrington's social media post was justified, while Cunningham maintained her stance on the issue, saying, "This has nothing to do with race."
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