DiJonai Carrington, guard for the Connecticut Sun, has expressed frustration over the WNBA's failure to promote the team's historic game at the TD Garden, leading to its absence from national television.
Connecticut Sun guard DiJonai Carrington has voiced her dissatisfaction with the WNBA's handling of their historic game at the TD Garden, which drew a sellout crowd of 19,125 fans but was not nationally televised.
Connecticut Sun Guard DiJonai Carrington Calls Out WNBA for Lack of Promotion
In a preemptive move, Carrington took to social media to call out the league for its lack of promotion for the game. "Since we gotta do our own promo… We’re playing at [TD Garden] tonight & it’s SOLD OUT 19k+. First W game here ever. Historic. Not on tv, but you can catch it right here on twitter," she wrote on X, tagging the WNBA.
Carrington doubled down on her criticism during the postgame presser, emphasizing the significance of the event and questioning the league's decision-making. She stated, "I’m gonna keep it real all the time, and I feel like Connecticut as a franchise is historically disrespected."
Connecticut Sun Guard DiJonai Carrington Calls Out WNBA for Lack of Promotion
Carrington believes that the league had ample time to promote the game, as the announcement of the event at the TD Garden was made almost a year ago. She expressed her disappointment that despite this, the game did not receive the attention it deserved.
In addition to the lack of promotion, Carrington also criticized the decision to not broadcast the game nationally. She argued that such a historic event should be accessible to all fans, regardless of their location or subscription status.
Connecticut Sun Guard DiJonai Carrington Calls Out WNBA for Lack of Promotion
The Sun's game against the Los Angeles Sparks marked the team's sixth sold-out game of the 2024 season and the third-highest attended WNBA game this season. This demonstrates the growing popularity and demand for women's basketball, which warrants increased support and promotion from the league.
Carrington's public criticism highlights the need for the WNBA to prioritize the promotion and visibility of its teams and players. The league has made progress in recent years, but there is still room for improvement in ensuring that all teams receive the recognition they deserve.
The Sun's historic game at the TD Garden serves as a reminder of the power and potential of women's basketball. By embracing the voices of players like DiJonai Carrington, the WNBA can continue to grow and capture the attention of a wider audience.
