The WNBA's patience with DiJonai Carrington appears to be wearing thin. Just days after her Flagrant 2 foul on Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, the Chicago Sky guard found herself back in the spotlight Wednesday night—this time for a series of plays that left fans and commentators alike shaking their heads.
During Chicago's matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, Carrington wasn't assessed any flagrant fouls, but that didn't stop her from making significant physical contact. Clips of her actions quickly went viral on X (formerly Twitter), with many calling for the league to step in and address what they describe as a 'dangerous' pattern of behavior.
The first incident came when Carrington appeared to catch a Valkyries player in the eye. The play drew immediate criticism, with one fan posting, 'Dijonai with another signature move yet again vs the Valks tonight…' Another clip showed Carrington making a risky play for the ball that seemed to put an opponent in harm's way.
This isn't the first time Carrington's on-court conduct has sparked outrage. Earlier this season, her foul on Sophie Cunningham led to fans demanding a suspension. The incident was so controversial that even a former ESPN star weighed in, arguing that Cunningham, not Carrington, should face consequences—a stance that only fueled the debate.
Wednesday's game seemed to reignite the conversation. 'Get this woman out of basketball,' one fan wrote on X. Another added, 'I said it before, I'll say it again. Dijonai Carrington won't stop until she ends someone's career. I can't tell if it's her recent breakup or what, but she's a ticking bomb ready to detonate at any second and brings a harmful product to the WNBA.'
The criticism wasn't limited to the latest game. Some fans pointed to a pattern. 'She just loves going for the eyes,' one commenter noted. Another wrote, 'At some point, the WNBA front office is gonna have to admit this chick is intentionally targeting the face.'
One particularly striking clip showed Carrington with the ball behind her, reaching with her right hand while her left hand appeared to claw at an opponent's face. 'I don't even know how you do this unintentionally,' a fan observed.
Even the league office wasn't spared. 'Adam Silver needs to step in and suspend Edward Scissorhands for the rest of the season,' one fan joked, referencing the NBA commissioner as a nod to the WNBA's oversight.
Carrington's recent behavior has also drawn attention off the court. She's been involved in a public spat with her ex-girlfriend, which some fans speculate might be affecting her play. Meanwhile, her 'white privilege' jab after an ejection earlier this season already sparked a firestorm, and her defense of that post didn't help her image.
Despite the backlash, Carrington has her supporters. An ex-teammate even cheered her hard foul on Cunningham, suggesting that some in the league appreciate her aggressive style. And when she returned to Seattle, the crowd gave her a standing ovation—a sign that not everyone sees her as a villain.
Still, the calls for discipline are growing louder. With each incident, the WNBA faces a choice: allow Carrington's physical play to continue unchecked, or send a message that player safety comes first. As one fan succinctly put it, 'This is getting out of hand.'
