DiJonai Carrington says Sophie Cunningham foul was not intentional, declines to explain 'white privilege' post
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington addressed her recent ejection for a Flagrant 2 foul against Sophie Cunningham, stating the play was unintentional. She declined to comment further on previous social media posts regarding 'white privilege'.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing tensions and discussions regarding physical play in the WNBA and the intersection of sports with social commentary.
Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington spoke to the media Monday for the first time since she was ejected from the team's loss to the Indiana Fever on Saturday for a Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham . Prior to the Sky's game against the Seattle Storm , Carrington told reporters the foul was "never intentional" and declined to elaborate on her social media comments about "white privilege."
In the first quarter of the Sky's 90-86 defeat to the Fever, Carrington attempted to chase down Cunningham in transition. As Cunningham went up for a layup, Carrington tried to block her shot but instead hit Cunningham in the side of the head. Cunningham immediately popped up and got in Carrington's face, but was pulled away by teammates and security before anything escalated.
After a review, the foul was upgraded to a Flagrant 2 and Carrington was ejected.
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