Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White drew ire for not defending guard Sophie Cunningham after Sunday’s 90-86 win over the Chicago Sky. She despatched a fiery message to these critics on Tuesday.
Stephanie White slams critics
Sky guard DiJonai Carrington knocked down Cunningham whereas she was elevating for a layup within the first quarter of Sunday’s contest. The play was assessed a flagrant 2, and Carrington was ejected.
Indiana Lieutenant Governor Micah Beckwith called for White to be fired after saying she did not consider Carrington focused Cunningham’s neck in a postgame information convention. Earlier than Indiana’s 106-92 dwelling win over the New York Liberty on Tuesday, White mentioned she felt the play was “egregious” after watching the replay. She then ripped politicians, pundits and different commentators, who declare she does not have her gamers’ backs.
“The hate, the fear-mongering, the divisiveness, the stuff that is attempting to hijack our league won’t win. It will not win. We’re united. We’re linked. We won’t be divided,” White mentioned whereas pounding her fist on the desk a number of instances. “Each day these girls put their a— on the road. Each day. After they go low, we go excessive. Love will win. Grace will win. Humility will win, and kindness will win. I stand by them. I’ll all the time stand by them. Everybody else can go to hell.”
