Dijonai Carrington, who was ejected from Saturday's game against the Indiana Fever after a Flagrant 2 foul, returned to play for the Chicago Sky against the Seattle Storm on Monday night.
Carrington had been involved in an incident with Sophie Cunningham during the previous game, which led to her ejection. After being removed from the game, Carrington posted on social media "WHITE PRIVILEGE," sparking controversy and debate about the meaning behind her statement.
The WNBA has not taken any disciplinary action against Carrington, allowing her to participate in Monday's game. In response to criticism of her post, Carrington clarified that she was not accusing Cunningham or the official who made the call by name, and that she had been educated on the topic of "white privilege" during her time at a top university.
The incident has drawn attention to the ongoing debate about biological men in women's sports, with Cunningham being a central figure in the discussion. While Cunningham has stated that she does not harbor any hatred towards transgender people, she believes protecting girls and women in sports is essential.
Carrington has been involved in controversy before, including during her time with the Connecticut Sun when she was accused of flopping and receiving racist abuse from online users. She has also been criticized for her aggressive playing style, which some have deemed "dirty."
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