Sun’s DiJonai Carrington sends fiery message to fans after appearing to take swipe at Caitlin Clark
Clark and Carrington got into a dust-up earlier in the season
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington fired back at fans after seemingly taking a subtle jab at Indiana Fever rookie Caitlin Clark on Wednesday afternoon. The incident unfolded during Clark’s game against the Washington Mystics, where she was involved in a skirmish with guard Julie Vanloo. Vanloo’s intense defense clearly irked Clark, leading to a heated exchange on the court.
DiJonai Carrington, #21 of the Connecticut Sun, handles the ball during the game against the New York Liberty on July 10, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
During the game, Clark pushed Vanloo away, leading to a verbal exchange. Clark’s Fever teammate, Katie Lou Samuelson, quickly stepped in to separate the two players.
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington, whose girlfriend NaLyssa Smith plays for the Fever, seemed to address the situation with a pointed message on social media. “But I’m a racist, jealous, c—, monkey, hatin a– b—- who needs to go back to Africa when I do it huh? plssss. Like I said, this is basketball,” she wrote on X.
Carrington and Clark had previously clashed during a game earlier this year, prompting many fans to speculate that Carrington’s message was aimed at the sharpshooting rookie.
, Carrington claimed that was not the case.
“1. Close!!! BUT no :/ my gf is on the fever … so I was trying to catch the rest of her game.
DiJonai Carrington, #21 of the Connecticut Sun, handles the ball during the game against the New York Liberty on July 10, 2024 at the Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, Connecticut.
Connecticut fell 71-68 to the New York Liberty. Carrington had eight points and five rebounds.
The Fever fell 89-84. Clark had 29 points, 13 assists, five rebounds and five steals.
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