DiJonai Carrington, who declared 'White privilege' after ejection, plays vs Storm as WNBA remains silent
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Key Points:
- DiJonai Carrington was ejected from a WNBA game against the Indiana Fever after a Flagrant 2 foul for hitting Sophie Cunningham in the face, but the league has not announced any discipline, allowing her to play in the next game for the Chicago Sky.
- Following the incident, Carrington posted "WHITE PRIVILEGE" on social media, sparking controversy and speculation about the meaning, though she later clarified she did not accuse officials of racial bias and emphasized her understanding of the term.
- Sophie Cunningham is a central figure in the ongoing debate over transgender athletes in women's sports, facing both support and backlash for her stance on protecting women's sports.
- Carrington has a history of controversy, including incidents involving Fever players and outspoken political statements, and she is known for her aggressive playing style.
- This season marks Carrington's sixth in the WNBA and first with the Chicago Sky, where she has contributed in a depth role averaging 9.8 points and 2.2 rebounds per game.
