“SECURITY?! For WHAT?!” – WNBA Referee Calls Security on DiJonai Carrington After Game, Sparks Outrage and Demands for Firing

You couldn’t even get in a damn Uber without the cops being called—and now THIS? The WNBA just exploded into another firestorm of controversy, and this time, all eyes are on DiJonai Carrington. The fiery Connecticut Sun star, best known for her physical play—and yes, the infamous moment when she “tried to rip Caitlin Clark’s eye out”—has once again found herself in the middle of mayhem. But no one saw this coming: a referee actually called security on her… after the final buzzer.

Let that sink in. This wasn’t a brawl. There was no shove, no punch, not even a screaming match. Just a “conversation.” But apparently, it was a “conversation” so unsettling that the official felt the need to call in backup.

It all went down in Chicago. The Sun had just wrapped up a rough, low-energy matchup against the Sky. As fans trickled out of the arena and the fake crowd noise died down, Carrington approached one of the referees. By all appearances, she was trying to get clarity about a call—or maybe just let off steam. That’s standard postgame stuff, right?

Apparently not.

Because what happened next was unprecedented.

In a moment now seen millions of times on social media, the referee did something no one expected. He physically moved behind two security guards and had them form a barrier between himself and Carrington. As in: he called for protection. From DiJonai Carrington. And suddenly, what should have been a routine postgame conversation turned into a full-blown viral moment.

“Why Am I Being Treated Like a Threat?”

Carrington was visibly stunned. According to her, this wasn’t anything more than a civil conversation. No yelling. No threats. Just a player doing what players have done for decades—talk to the refs. But instead of a response, she got security guards. And a whole lot of humiliation.

“SECURITY when I’m literally having a civil conversation is insane,” she posted on social media, fuming. “Why am I being penalized for doing my job? This is a microaggression.”

That last word—microaggression—has lit the fuse on an even bigger debate about race, gender, and how Black women are treated when they show emotion in professional sports.

And she’s not the only one speaking out.

Cheryl Swoops Steps In: “Fire the Ref!”

Enter Cheryl Swoops—a WNBA Hall of Famer, four-time champion, and certified legend. And she’s not having it.

Within minutes of the clip going viral, Swoops took to social media with a blistering attack on the referee.

“You call security on a player literally just trying to talk to you? FIRE. HIM. NOW,” she wrote.

She didn’t hold back, calling it an “insane overreaction,” and slamming the league’s officials for repeatedly escalating situations with Black women players. Swoops’ frustration wasn’t just with this moment—it’s about a growing pattern of what she sees as unfair targeting and disrespect.

And if you’ve been watching the WNBA this season, it’s hard not to notice the storm building.

A Reputation That Follows Her

To be fair, Carrington’s no stranger to controversy. She’s a tough, gritty defender who’s made headlines for her aggressive play. Last year, she was widely criticized for appearing to poke Caitlin Clark in the eye during a game—a move that led to her being labeled everything from “dirty” to “dangerous.”

Add to that the viral clip where she mocked Clark’s fall to the ground with a sarcastic “flop” dance, and Carrington’s reputation as a villain in the eyes of some fans has only grown.

And yet, none of that changes what happened here.

This time, there was no foul. No contact. Just a conversation. And still, the league allowed this moment to happen—a moment where one of its own stars was treated like a threat.

The Bigger Question: Has the WNBA Lost Control?

This incident has opened a Pandora’s box of questions for the WNBA:

Has the officiating in the league become too fragile?

Why are players—especially outspoken Black women—being treated like threats for showing emotion?

And most importantly, what message does it send when security is weaponized against a player for asking questions?

Because make no mistake—this wasn’t about safety. This was about power. About control. About silencing. And DiJonai Carrington knew it. She stood her ground. She didn’t back down. And now, she’s forcing the league to answer for it.

“You couldn’t even get in a damn Uber car without police being called,” one commentator said, referencing a previous incident where Carrington found herself in another chaotic scene. “And now, you can’t even speak to a referee?”

The Internet Reacts: “Is This Still Basketball?”

The moment has sparked massive debate online. Some have called Carrington a “UFC fighter in a WNBA jersey,” claiming her physical style makes everyone—including refs—nervous. Others have come to her defense, blasting the league for treating a civil conversation like a threat and accusing the referee of overreacting out of prejudice or fear.

Even more shocking? Some fans speculated the referee may have called security just to have a witness in case Carrington accused him of something later—like racism or inappropriate language. If that’s true, it signals a deep fracture in the trust between players and officials.

And for a league already battling attendance struggles and public perception issues, this is the last thing they need.

What Happens Next?

Carrington, as of now, hasn’t been fined or suspended—but the calls for accountability are growing louder by the minute. Whether or not the league takes disciplinary action against the referee remains to be seen.

What’s clear, though, is that this is not just a one-off moment. It’s part of a larger reckoning happening inside the WNBA—one that’s forcing everyone to ask how much control referees really have, and how much leeway Black women athletes are allowed to have before they’re labeled “aggressive,” “dangerous,” or “unruly.”

“You Called Security on ME?”

For DiJonai Carrington, this might be just another chapter in a turbulent season—but for the WNBA, it might be the breaking point. When one of your most passionate, unapologetic players gets treated like a criminal for expressing frustration, it’s time to ask whether the league really supports the voices it claims to empower.

And when legends like Cheryl Swoops are calling for heads to roll, the league better listen.

Because the message is loud and clear:

Players aren’t going to be silenced. And security won’t be enough to stop what’s coming next.