Basketball match disrupted once more: WNBA event disturbed by dildos
The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) has been caught in a series of unexpected and disruptive events, with spectators throwing sex toys, specifically dildos, onto the court during games. These incidents, now known as the WNBA dildo incidents, have been traced back to a crypto community group that created betting markets around these events.
The saga began on July 29, 2025, during a game between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries. The first sex toy was thrown onto the court, causing a delay in the game. Further investigations revealed that this was a coordinated stunt by over 1,000 users in the crypto community. The group even expressed derogatory sentiments towards the WNBA and made claims about "buying the league."
Two individuals have been arrested in connection with these incidents. Delbert Carver, a 23-year-old from Marietta, Georgia, was arrested for throwing a sex toy during a Dream game on August 1. He also admitted to throwing the first sex toy on July 29. Charges against him include disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure, and criminal trespass. Another individual, whose details are yet to be disclosed, was arrested in Arizona.
The impact of these incidents on the players and the league's credibility has been significant. Sophie Cunningham, a player for the Indiana Fever, expressed her concern, stating, "How are we supposed to be taken seriously?" Detailed player reactions have not been documented, but given the public disruption and negative context, it is reasonable to infer that players likely condemned the actions and found the incidents disrespectful.
The WNBA has not taken these incidents lightly. In a statement, the league condemned the actions and threatened to ban offenders from arenas for at least a year. If convicted, the offenders could face fines or jail time.
Similar incidents have occurred in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles since July 29. The police are involved in the investigations, according to U.S. media reports citing police sources. The WNBA, the women's basketball league, has experienced four incidents in the past nine days where a sex toy was thrown onto the court during a game.
These incidents have been a recurring issue in the North American professional league, casting a shadow over the sport and its players. The WNBA, its players, and coaches have previously spoken out against these incidents, expressing their dismay and calling for respect and professionalism from the spectators. The league continues to work closely with law enforcement to address these incidents and ensure the safety and integrity of its games.
The WNBA dildo incidents, triggered by a crypto community group's seemingly malicious betting markets, continued to disrupt games in sports, with reports of similar occurrences in Atlanta, Chicago, and Los Angeles. Despite the league's repeated calls for respect and professionalism from spectators, these unwarranted disruptions during games question the WNBA's credibility and players' ability to be taken seriously in the arena of basketball.
