Carrington Clarifies ‘White Privilege’ Post But Leaves Details Vague After Ejection

Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington addressed backlash over a social media post referencing “white privilege” that she made following her ejection during Saturday’s game against the Indiana Fever, though her explanation left the post’s actual meaning unresolved. The player was thrown out after being charged with a Flagrant 2 foul when she struck Fever forward Sophie Cunningham in the face while defending a fast break layup.

In a response on X to sports commentator Emmanuel Acho, Carrington denied that her “WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever” post on Threads referred to the foul call itself. “I’ve never once claimed that the assessment of the foul was white privilege (that was your assumption),” she wrote, challenging Acho to apply “critical thinking skills” to her statement.

Carrington emphasized her educational background and stated she would never deploy the term without substantial evidence, citing her studies at Stanford University and subsequent attendance at Baylor. “I would never use that term as a rhetorical weapon knowing the historical and social weight it holds without having the proper evidence to substantiate it,” she explained on the platform.

Carrington’s clarification failed to specify what her post actually addressed, leaving open questions about whether it targeted Cunningham personally, the Fever organization, or the broader WNBA. A request for additional comment from her representatives went unanswered.

The WNBA has not announced any disciplinary action against Carrington beyond her ejection. The incident occurred during the first quarter when she struck Cunningham, who immediately confronted her after getting back on her feet. Cunningham has emerged as a prominent figure in debates surrounding transgender athletes in women’s sports.

Carrington, in her sixth WNBA season and first year with Chicago, is averaging 9.8 points and 2.2 rebounds through five games. She previously drew scrutiny during the 2024 season while playing for Connecticut for comments about Fever rookie Caitlin Clark and their fan base, and for accidentally striking Clark in the eye during playoff competition.