Megyn Kelly has spoken out strongly regarding the WNBA’s most recent off-court dispute, pointing directly to DiJonai Carrington‘s wealthy background.
Tensions flared during the game when DiJonai Carrington received an ejection following a drive where she struck Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham in the face.
However, the true conflict began post-game. Still inside the locker room, Carrington posted on social media, targeting the Fever directly and highlighting issues of “white privilege.”
Confronted by journalists following the matchup, Carrington stood her ground. She insisted the contact was accidental and expressed annoyance at what she perceives as unequal treatment, claiming that some athletes receive protection from officials and the press while others are singled out.
She stated: “Attempt to use your critical thinking abilities, since I am aware you majored in psychology.
“Additionally, I am far from uneducated or foolish when discussing ‘white privilege,’ so feel free to look into it. I actually attended classes at a highly prestigious university to study this very topic.
“I would not utilize that phrase as a mere debating tool, given the historical and societal significance it carries, unless I possessed adequate proof to back it up.”
Megyn Kelly sheds light on DiJonai Carrington’s background
An excerpt from Megyn Kelly’s program was shared on X, offering a detailed look at the upbringing of the DiJonai Carrington who currently plays on television.
“Regarding her assertions about privilege, let’s look at the facts. This athlete’s father played in the NFL and was highly successful. He was a prominent safety who appeared in two Super Bowls over an eight-year career in professional football. Her mother, Victoria, excelled as a track athlete. Carrington went to Horizon Christian Academy, a private San Diego school covering kindergarten through high school. Although it shut down in 2018, the annual fees there ranged from $8,000 to $11,000. In today’s money, that translates to approximately $17,000 for kindergarten and up to $20,000 annually for high school. She then went to Stanford University before completing her collegiate career at Baylor.”
Her father, Darren Carrington, might be familiar to some as a defensive back who spent time with the Denver Broncos, Detroit Lions, San Diego Chargers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and Oakland Raiders.
