Chicago Sky player DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a WNBA game Saturday after committing a Flagrant 2 foul against Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham. Following the ejection, Carrington posted the phrase “WHITE PRIVILEGE” on social media, tagging the Fever.
The incident occurred during Saturday's game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever. Carrington was called for a Flagrant 2 foul while defending against Cunningham, leading to her immediate ejection from the contest.
Minutes after being ejected, Carrington took to social media and posted “WHITE PRIVILEGE” with the Indiana Fever’s account tagged in the post. The content of the post suggests Carrington believes racial bias played a role in the officiating of the game and the foul call that led to her ejection. Cunningham, who is white, was shooting at the time of the foul.
The AP report does not include any statements from either player or the WNBA regarding the incident or Carrington’s social media post.
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