Stephen A. Smith Blasts Fever Coach Over Flagrant 2 Response as Fans Boo During 108-92 Win
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Updated · Fox News · Aug 13
Stephen A. Smith Blasts Fever Coach Over Flagrant 2 Response as Fans Boo During 108-92 Win
3 articles · Updated · Fox News · Aug 13
Summary
Stephen A. Smith questioned Stephanie White’s leadership after she praised DiJonai Carrington’s aggressiveness and said she did not fully see the Flagrant 2 foul on Sophie Cunningham.
Saturday’s play led to Carrington’s ejection after she struck Cunningham across the face and neck, with White later saying the call was right but the contact was not intentional.
Tuesday, White delivered a forceful defense of herself, saying player safety is always her priority and calling online criticism a fabricated narrative.
Booing from Indiana’s home crowd carried into the Fever’s 108-92 win over New York, even as Caitlin Clark said the reaction made her feel "a little sick" and Cunningham said White loves the team.
The dispute has kept attention on the Fever beyond the result, with Carrington’s "WHITE PRIVILEGE @indianafever" post adding another layer before Indiana hosts Dallas on Friday.