Cunningham: Carrington’s foul was ‘intentional,’ a ‘cry for attention’

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham did not hold back after her team’s win over the Chicago Sky, calling opponent DiJonai Carrington’s flagrant foul “intentional” and accusing the Sky star of seeking attention. Cunningham’s comments come in response to a heated play during the game, which Carrington later addressed in a social media post that referenced “White privilege.” The Fever guard dismissed the foul as a deliberate act, rather than a routine basketball play. “That was intentional,” Cunningham said. “She wanted to make a point, and she wanted the spotlight.” Cunningham also suggested Carrington was more focused on generating buzz than on playing clean basketball. “It felt like a cry for attention more than anything else,” she added. The exchange adds fuel to a growing rivalry between the two teams. Neither player has indicated any further comment at this time.