A bizarre and disruptive trend resurfaced in the WNBA, as sex toys — notably bright green ones — were thrown onto the courts during multiple games this week, prompting league leaders to tighten security and call for accountability.
In the third incident in eight days, a sex toy landed near Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham during a game against the Los Angeles Sparks, forcing a halt under free-throw play. This followed similar disruptions in games involving the Golden State Valkyries in Atlanta and Chicago.
Players have forcefully spoken out against the incidents:
- Elizabeth Williams described the behavior as “super disrespectful.”
- Isabelle Harrison demanded stronger arena security, saying, “Please do better. It’s not funny. Never was funny.”
- Sophie Cunningham herself warned fans, “You’re going to hurt one of us.”
In response, the WNBA has reinforced its zero-tolerance stance. Fans who throw objects will face immediate ejection, a minimum one-year ban, and potential legal prosecution.
The situation aggravated further when a cryptocurrency meme group claimed responsibility, using the stunt as viral attention for a new token, dubbed the “Green Dildo Coin.” This revelation stirred widespread frustration — with players like Cheryl Reeve, who labeled the acts as demeaning and demanded decisive league action against them.