Carrington Clarifies 'White Privilege' Post After Flagrant 2, Pressing WNBA on Officiating Consistency
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Updated · Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11
Carrington Clarifies 'White Privilege' Post After Flagrant 2, Pressing WNBA on Officiating Consistency
3 articles · Updated · Chicago Sun-Times · Aug 11
Summary
Two days after her ejection, DiJonai Carrington said her "WHITE PRIVILEGE" post was not about the flagrant 2 call itself but broader inconsistency in WNBA officiating.
Online and before Chicago's 97-88 loss in Seattle, Carrington said she has already raised concerns with league officials about bias and uneven enforcement, though she was not encouraged by that conversation.
Carrington also rejected Sophie Cunningham's claim that the foul was intentional or retaliatory, calling the contact unfortunate but saying her aggressive style could lead to similar plays again.
Cunningham's post-play shove was deemed an "acceptable" reaction by officials, a decision Carrington cited as another example of uneven standards regardless of player, jersey name or skin color.
Sky coach Tyler Marsh backed Carrington's account that the foul was unintentional, said society-wide bias exists even if it does not drive calls, and urged protection for all players amid the backlash.