The WNBA's latest controversy involves Chicago Sky guard DiJonai Carrington's flagrant foul on Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham.
There's been a lot of commentary throughout sports media on the incident, with many people accusing Carrington of having ulterior motives. A former NFL star quarterback was the latest to weigh in on the issue, and his comments sparked swift backlash.
Cincinnati Bengals great Boomer Esiason discussed the incident, and believes Carrington's flagrant foul was a sign of jealousy. Esiason believes Carrington may have targeted Cunningham based on Cunningham's looks, beliefs, and popularity.
Notable sports media figure Jemele Hill offered a strong reaction to Esiason's comments. Hill said "I'm sure he's never spoken to a current WNBA player, but he's ecstatic to push the narrative that black players are jealous of white players with no evidence. When white players compete hard against black players, they are celebrated and it's just considered good ball."
"When Black players do it, they're jealous and hateful. THAT is the white privilege DiJonai was talking about — the lack of consistency in reaction and sometimes, punishment," she added.
#players #carrington #flagrant
There's been a lot of commentary throughout sports media on the incident, with many people accusing Carrington of having ulterior motives. A former NFL star quarterback was the latest to weigh in on the issue, and his comments sparked swift backlash.
Cincinnati Bengals great Boomer Esiason discussed the incident, and believes Carrington's flagrant foul was a sign of jealousy. Esiason believes Carrington may have targeted Cunningham based on Cunningham's looks, beliefs, and popularity.
Notable sports media figure Jemele Hill offered a strong reaction to Esiason's comments. Hill said "I'm sure he's never spoken to a current WNBA player, but he's ecstatic to push the narrative that black players are jealous of white players with no evidence. When white players compete hard against black players, they are celebrated and it's just considered good ball."
"When Black players do it, they're jealous and hateful. THAT is the white privilege DiJonai was talking about — the lack of consistency in reaction and sometimes, punishment," she added.
#players #carrington #flagrant
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