DiJonai Carrington and Sophie Cunningham, two former football players, were involved in a physical altercation during a WNBA game. The incident sparked a debate over privilege, with Carrington posting about white privilege on social media.
Background
Carrington and Cunningham come from different backgrounds. Carrington’s father played in the NFL, and she attended a private school. Cunningham, on the other hand, grew up on a farm and attended a public high school.
Both players were nationally ranked recruits and became McDonald’s All-Americans. They played AAU basketball and were recruited by college coaches. Cunningham played for the University of Missouri, while Carrington played for Stanford and later transferred to Baylor.
Carrington and Cunningham were both drafted into the WNBA, with Cunningham being selected by the Phoenix Mercury and Carrington being selected by the Connecticut Sun. They have both built reputations as tough players, with Cunningham being known for her emotional play and Carrington being known for her defensive skills.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
