Chennedy Carter harassed by a fan after the incident

Sky striker Michaela Onyenwere said the team’s security was able to de-escalate the situation, but gave further context to what sounded unsafe and frightening moments.

“It is still extremely strange and crossing boundaries when we approach each other right after getting off the bus,” Onyenwere said on X.

The incident came just days after Carter committed a flagrant foul when she hip-kicked Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clark with a blindside hit. The altercation only added fuel to the fire, as the seemingly harsh treatment of this year’s No. 1 pick was already a hot topic of conversation.

The Chicago Tribune published a scathing critique of Carter in defense of Clark, much to the chagrin of the paper’s sports reporters. Meanwhile, Republican Congressman Jim Banks sent a letter to the WNBA demanding answers to the “excessive attacks” on the former Iowa star.

As Sky head coach Teresa Weatherspoon said, Carter’s behavior was “not appropriate.” However, her actions are no excuse for harassment.

Furthermore, the situation sheds a harsh light on double standards.

Clark was a target. That’s not debatable. But this seems more of a refereeing issue than anything else, especially given the silence on hard fouls against fellow rookie players like the Sky’s Angel Reese.

Are there any players in the WNBA who are jealous and maybe even resentful of Clark? Without a doubt. Is she the first high-strung player to be the victim of a hard foul or a provocation? No.

Meanwhile, Clark is no stranger to similar behavior.

Either way, the latest development is disturbing to say the least. The growing outrage against the “Fever” star has now encouraged fans to confront their so-called attackers in person, which simply cannot be justified or tolerated.