Chicago Sky star Natasha Cloud has voiced strong disapproval following multiple instances of sex toys being thrown onto the court during WNBA games, labeling the perpetrators as "lame as f—k" and "weak."
At least three such objects were tossed onto the court during the third quarter of the Sky's 73-70 victory over the Golden State Valkyries on Friday night at Wintrust Arena. This incident briefly disrupted play in a game that concluded with a last-second 3-pointer by Sydney Taylor.
"In most of these occasions, it's men," Cloud stated during the postgame press conference. "And I want you to know that the gayest thing you can do is to go to a sex shop, buy a dildo, and come to a women's game and throw the dildo on the court."
Cloud suggested that such actions reflect the individual's internal struggles rather than a critique of any group. "The men that are throwing it, shows that you are weak," she added. "Like, extremely weak. And it says a lot about how you feel about women."
The incidents marked the second consecutive night a sex toy was thrown on court during a WNBA game. The previous night, during a game between the Atlanta Dream and the Los Angeles Sparks at Crypto.com Arena, Dream star Angel Reese was seen on video pointing out an individual involved. Reports indicate that the alleged offender was arrested and subsequently banned indefinitely from all WNBA, NBA, and affiliated games and events.
This behavior first gained prominence last season, with some suggesting it was a tactic to promote a cryptocurrency brand. During the 2025 season, similar incidents occurred in Atlanta, Chicago, New York, Phoenix, and Los Angeles. In one instance, Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham was struck by a projectile. Multiple arrests were made, including Charles Burgess, 32, who was charged for hitting a 12-year-old fan with a sex toy at a New York Liberty game in August 2025.
Cloud concluded her remarks by humorously questioning how individuals conceal such purchases on their credit card statements and whether they require assistance from financial advisors to explain the items. The practice has been attributed to a specific demographic of fans.