Chennedy Carter just can't seem to stay out of the spotlight for the right reasons. The Las Vegas Aces guard lit up social media with a fiery rant that has fans, former players, and even NBA veterans calling for her to log off—for good.
Less than 24 hours after the Aces fell to the Dallas Wings, Carter took to Threads to air her grievances. She didn't hold back, taking direct aim at rookie sensation Azzi Fudd, the No. 1 pick in this year's draft. Fudd torched the Aces for 22 points on 9-of-15 shooting, but Carter wasn't impressed.
“Not to mention, I made her ankle touch the ground,” Carter wrote. “But y’all can hollar at me when my leash is off, too. It’s completely unfair, even though statistically, it’s not even close.”
The outburst didn't stop there. Carter made it clear she's unhappy with her role in Las Vegas, despite averaging 19.1 points per game in just under 22 minutes a night. That kind of production is elite, but the drama is wearing thin.
Fans are done with the antics. “I was actually rooting for Chennedy Carter,” one fan posted. “Hate to say it, but maybe this is just who she is. We’re not even a 4th into the season and she’s already involved in some B.S. The Aces gave her an opportunity. Sometimes you just have to play your role and keep quiet. Lose today so you can win tomorrow.”
Another fan echoed the sentiment: “Once again, Chen is her own worst enemy and she talks too much. Put down your phone and focus on yourself.” The criticism wasn't limited to fans. Former NBA star Michael Redd weighed in, saying, “A real friend needs to log her out of her social accounts right now.”
This isn't the first time Carter's social media presence has sparked controversy. The pattern has led some to question whether her attitude is holding her back, a point that's been compared to other athletes' social media missteps in recent months.
The Aces have a quick turnaround, facing the Golden State Valkyries on Sunday. All eyes will be on head coach Becky Hammon to see if she adjusts Carter's role after these comments. The bigger question is whether Carter can keep her cool—or if her social media rants will continue to overshadow her game.
