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Veteran analyst Jason Whitlock was critical of DiJonai Carrington’s physical style of play following yet another controversial incident on Friday. Carrington, who has been involved in several aggressive plays this season, was seen yanking LA Sparks guard Sarah Ashlee Barker down by her hair.
A video of the incident went viral almost instantly, setting social media ablaze. Even the game announcers were stunned, with one remarking that if Barker had been wearing extensions, they might have been ripped out from the force of the pull.
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Whitlock quickly weighed in on the moment, calling for disciplinary action. He urged the WNBA to take a firm stance by banning Carrington from the league, citing repeated instances of unnecessary and excessive physicality.
"Another "accident" from DiJonai Carrington," Whitlock tweeted. "She should be banned from the WNBA. But no one can dare ask a question about this pattern of behavior. It would be racist."
DiJonai Carrington has already been assessed two flagrant fouls this season, yet surprisingly avoided a third after her physical play involving Sarah Ashlee Barker. Her first flagrant occurred during the season opener, when she struck the Minnesota Lynx’s Jessica Shepard in the head.
The second came in Tuesday’s game against the Seattle Storm after she made contact with Skylar Diggins' head on a fast-break attempt. Her on-court aggression has led many fans to label her a “dirty player,” a tag Carrington has firmly pushed back against.
DiJonai Carrington has been Dallas Wings' best player
Despite the growing chatter around DiJonai Carrington being labeled a “dirty player,” the Dallas Wings guard has produced standout performances on the court. The reigning Most Improved Player has quickly established herself as the team's top performer amid their ongoing struggles.
Over the last five games, Carrington has averaged 17.0 points and 4.4 rebounds, while being a disruptive force on the defensive end. However, her individual brilliance hasn’t translated into wins as the Wings remain at the bottom of the standings with a 1-8 record.
