Connecticut Sun player DiJonai Carrington is escalating her political activism, urging fellow WNBA players to respond to what she sees as concerning political developments. During a recent press conference, Carrington emphasized the need for action in light of perceived threats to women's and LGBTQ+ rights. She expressed concern that policies she disagrees with are being implemented and believes the WNBA, known for its social activism, should take a stand.

Carrington's call to action follows recent controversy surrounding her attire. She wore a shirt with an anti-Trump message before a game in Miami, sparking significant debate. This incident comes on the heels of her much-discussed interaction with Caitlin Clark during the playoffs. Carrington inadvertently poked Clark in the eye during a game, leading to a black eye for Clark. While Carrington stated the incident was unintentional, a subsequent Instagram Live video with her girlfriend, NaLyssa Smith (Clark's teammate), in which they jokingly reenacted the eye poke, further fueled the controversy.

Carrington has previously criticized Clark and her fan base. She has publicly questioned Clark's stance on social issues and referred to Fever fans as the "nastiest" in the league on social media. This history adds another layer of complexity to the ongoing situation.

This incident is the latest in a series of clashes between Carrington and Clark, starting with an on-court encounter where Carrington fouled Clark. The subsequent social media posts and the eye-poking incident have further escalated the tension between the two players.