DiJonai Carrington Faces Backlash Over Eye Poke Incident

DiJonai Carrington, who sparked controversy in a WNBA playoff game by poking Caitlin Clark in the eye, has continued to provoke discussion through social media antics. During an Instagram Live session with her girlfriend NaLyssa Smith, Carrington joked about getting poked in the eye, seemingly referencing the incident with Clark, which many speculate was intentional. While Clark stated she didn't believe the poke was deliberate, Carrington's history of antagonizing Clark and her fans has led to accusations of her trying to capitalize on the rivalry for notoriety. The media scrutiny intensified when USA Today reporter Christine Brennan questioned Carrington about her intentions, prompting backlash from the WNBA Players’ Association. Despite receiving death threats and facing public criticism, Carrington has maintained a light-hearted stance towards the incident, while fans remain divided on her actions and motivations.