Chicago Sky player DiJonai Carrington posted “white privilege” on Threads, tagging the Indiana Fever, after her ejection from a game for hitting Sophie Cunningham in the face. This incident is not her first controversy involving Cunningham’s team, having previously poked Caitlin Clark in the eye during the 2024 playoffs and making provocative media statements.

The altercation took place toward the end of the first quarter as Cunningham, with the ball, was heading for a layup, closely pursued by Carrington. Carrington’s pursuit ended in a harsh strike to Cunningham’s head, prompting a heated response and requiring referees to intervene. After review, Carrington’s action was classified as a flagrant 2 foul, leading to her ejection. The origin of her “white privilege” comment remains unclear, as no specifics were provided regarding its intended target.

This event aligns with ongoing political discussions surrounding Cunningham, who has been central to debates on transgender athletes’ inclusion in sports. Protests and counterprotests occurred outside the venue during the game, and more demonstrations are anticipated at future games.

Carrington’s history with the Fever includes calling out Caitlin Clark for what she interpreted as flopping and labeling Indiana fans as particularly aggressive after experiencing racist abuse online. During the playoffs, Carrington inadvertently injured Clark, later joking about the event on social media, adding to her critics’ claims of her playing style being overly aggressive.

Beyond the court, Carrington has publicly critiqued the Trump administration’s impact on women and LGBTQ rights, wearing a sweatshirt with anti-Trump messaging. Her outspoken nature continues to attract both support and controversy.

Jackson Thompson, a sports reporter for Fox News Digital, has extensively covered political and cultural topics within sports. His work has informed significant inquiries and been featured in major publications.