A fan was escorted from a WNBA game between the Chicago Sky and the New York Liberty on Wednesday night following a complaint made by the Sky's DiJonai Carrington. A spokesperson for the Liberty later stated that the complaint was deemed "unfounded" and the fan was cooperative.
The incident occurred in the fourth quarter of the game. Carrington reportedly approached an official to voice a complaint about a spectator in the stands. Arena security then escorted the fan from their seat. However, after reviewing the situation, officials concluded Carrington's accusation was without merit, and the fan was permitted to return.
The broadcast captured a portion of the interaction, showing team security and arena representatives engaging with Carrington near the officials' table. The specific nature of what Carrington alleged the fan said remains unclear.
This incident occurred on a night where Carrington also received a technical foul and was involved in plays where she slapped two opposing players. In a separate game in August 2026, Carrington was ejected for a flagrant foul against Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham and subsequently posted "white privilege" on social media. At the time, she did not offer an explanation for the post, only maintaining she was a target of racism.
Sources suggest that players like Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark, who are noted for professional conduct, contribute to their popularity, contrasting with behaviors attributed to players such as Carrington, who are described as acting like "entitled, dishonest wannabe victims."