Dildo on the Court Shocks the WNBA

Dildos on the court? It sounds like a bad joke or a fake news story, but it’s real: fans have been throwing sex toys onto the floor of the court during WNBA games. Recently, three WNBA games were disrupted by this shenanigan – a bright green dildo thrown from the stands, shocking players and fans alike. These incidents occurred in quick succession, drawing national attention to the issue. What started as one outrageous stunt has turned into a nationwide spectacle.

WNBA courts in Atlanta, Chicago, Los Angeles, and New York have all seen dildos and vibrators thrown onto the court, making a surprise appearance mid-game. Bizarre? Absolutely. Funny? Not so much.

Introduction to the Incident

A strange and unsettling trend has hit the WNBA in the past week. Fans have thrown sex toys, including a green dildo, onto the court during games. The most recent incident happened on Tuesday, August 5, during a matchup between the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks. In the middle of play, a green sex toy flew onto the court. The game stopped immediately, and disbelief swept through the arena. Similar incidents happened in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles. These moments replaced athletic excellence with chaos and concern.

The first incident occurred on July 29, when a fan at an Atlanta Dream game against the Golden State Valkyries threw a sex toy onto the court, setting off a weird trend that quickly spread to other cities. In Chicago, a sex toy was thrown during a Chicago Sky game, and another incident saw a fan toss a sex toy onto the court during a Phoenix Mercury matchup. Each time, the games were interrupted, and the safety of the players was put at risk.

 

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We conducted a poll on our Instagram, and 100% of voters agreed that fans throwing objects onto the court is completely out of line.

League Response and Broader Impact

Players and coaches quickly condemned these acts. Sparks coach Lynne Roberts called the incidents “ridiculous,” “dumb,” and “stupid.” She stressed that player safety must be the top priority. Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham shared the concern and urged fans to stop throwing dildos on the court. She warned that someone could get seriously hurt.

The motivations behind these stunts remain unclear. Some believe it is a protest or misguided entertainment. Most see it as sexual harassment toward women athletes. The WNBA warns that anyone throwing objects will face prosecution. Offenders also receive a minimum one-year ban from games. The league continues to focus on player safety and protecting the game’s integrity.

These incidents have sparked a larger conversation about the treatment of women in sports and the need for respect both on and off the court. The use of sex products as a form of disruption is not only inappropriate but also dangerous, and the league is determined to put an end to it. As the WNBA continues to navigate this challenge, one thing is certain: the safety and well-being of the players will always be the priority.

A Bizarre Trend Hits WNBA Courts

The first incident occurred at an Atlanta Dream home game on Tuesday night against the Golden State Valkyries. The green dildo was thrown onto the court by a fan, stopping the game in its tracks. The commotion could be heard throughout the arena as security quickly escorted the culprit out, and authorities later arrested 23-year-old Delbert Carver. He now faces charges like disorderly conduct and public indecency for hurling the dildo during a professional basketball game. That incident was just the beginning of a strange chain of copycat pranks.

A few days later in Chicago, a similar incident struck. During a Chicago Sky home game (also against the Golden State Valkyries), yet another sex toy was thrown from the stands, landing near the free throw line after a whistle blew. Players and referees looked on in disbelief as the neon object was removed from the court. Announcers and players could be heard reacting to the unexpected interruption.

Then on Tuesday in Los Angeles, the Indiana Fever were playing the L.A. Sparks when a fan launched a dildo onto the court, nearly hitting Indiana Fever forward Sophie Cunningham. Sophie jumped back in surprise as the object landed right at her feet. In a weirdly athletic reaction, Sparks guard Kelsey Plum kicked the toy aside to clear it off the court. Play resumed, but the message was clear – the league was officially shocked by this nonsense.

Players Plead: “It’s Not Funny”

It didn’t take long for athletes and coaches to speak out. Just before that L.A. game, Sophie Cunningham had tweeted a warning: “Stop throwing dildos on the court, you’re going to hurt one of us.” That plea turned out to be eerily prophetic. After almost being struck herself, Sophie managed a nervous laugh on the sidelines, but she reiterated that player safety was no joke.

Sparks coach Lynne Roberts was livid about the Los Angeles incident. “It’s ridiculous, it’s dumb, it’s stupid,” Coach Lynne Roberts said, emphasizing how dangerous the situation is. “It’s also dangerous, and players’ safety is number one,” she added. Elizabeth Williams of the Sky chimed in too, branding the behavior “super disrespectful” – and frankly dangerous – and telling fans to grow up.

Social media turned these antics into a meme. Some trolls even encouraged the stunts for internet clout, and videos of the incidents spread quickly online. It’s safe to say the athletes and true fans aren’t amused by any of it.

League Response and Security Concerns

The WNBA is cracking down hard on this nonsense. We’ve already seen two men arrested: the fan in Atlanta, Delbert Carver, was charged; in Phoenix, an 18-year-old man was arrested after a green sex toy was thrown at a Phoenix Mercury home game. These aren’t just goofy pranks – they’re acts that can get you thrown in jail.

Arena security is also under scrutiny. Metal detectors don’t catch silicone, so staff now have to be extra vigilant for people sneaking in illicit items. Arenas across the league are likely upping their screening game, because no one wants to see another object – let alone a sex toy – thrown onto the court.

Respect the Game – And the Players

Beyond the shock value and memes, there’s a real conversation here about respecting women’s sports. These athletes have fought hard for credibility and a spotlight in this country , and they shouldn’t have to dodge adult toys to earn respect. What might seem like a silly joke to some is actually a moment of humiliation and danger for the athletes. It shows a lack of respect not only for the athletes, but for women’s sports in general – and for all the fans who came to watch real competition, not a prank show.

In the end, this strange trend has unified coaches, athletes, and loyal fans in saying “enough.” Fans should support their teams without cheap stunts. The league will continue to take action to ensure something like this doesn’t happen again. As for the trolls seeking a laugh or viral fame – it’s time to find a new hobby.

The story of these flying dildos may live on as an internet meme, but when pranks cross the line from harmless fun to outright disrespect, everybody loses. The athletes lose focus, the sport loses dignity, and the audience (at least the grown-ups) lose patience. So, let’s retire this awful trend for good, as it is not true entertainment . No more dildos, please – and next time you’re at a WNBA game, leave the toys at home. Let the women play ball in peace.