THE WNBA has an epidemic of fans throwing items on the court.
More specifically, jokesters continue to toss sex toys onto the court to disrupt games.
The WNBA is trying to stop fans from throwing sex toys onto the court[/caption]
A matchup between the Fever and Sparks was the third game interrupted by a fan[/caption]
Last week, a sex toy came flying onto the court in a matchup between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries.
A man believed to be responsible was arrested and faces charges of disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure, and criminal tresspass.
Another sex toy made its way onto the court on Friday in a matchup between the Chicago Sky and the Valkyries.
The latest incident came on Tuesday, with a bright green sex toy making its way onto the court in a matchup between the Indiana Fever and Los Angeles Sparks.
It nearly hit Sophie Cunningham as it was launched in from the crowd.
Three incidents was enough for the WNBA to step in and make a statement to vilify the behavior from fans.
“The safety and well-being of everyone in our arenas is a top priority for our league,” the statement read.
“Objects of any kind thrown onto the court or in the seating area can pose a safety risk for players, game officials, and fans.
“In line with WNBA Arena Security Standards, any fan who intentionally throws an object onto the court will be immediately ejected and face a minimum one-year ban in addition to being subject to arrest and prosecution by local authorities.”
Coaches have also spoken out about the behavior after having their games impacted.
“I think its ridiculous, it’s dumb, it’s stupid,” Sparks head coach Lynne Roberts said.
“It’s also dangerous and players’ safety is No. 1. Respecting the game. All those things.
“I think it’s really stupid.”
WNBA fans are also getting fed up with the nonsense coming from off the court and sounded off on social media.
“It’s ridiculous and it should get people permanently banned,” one fan said.
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Guards:
- Paige Bueckers* – Dallas Wings
- Caitlin Clark* – Indiana Fever
- Sabrina Ionescu* – New York Liberty
- Allisha Gray* – Atlanta Dream
- Kelsey Mitchell – Indiana Fever
- Skylar Diggins – Seattle Storm
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- Satou Sabally* – Phoenix Mercury
- Angel Reese – Chicago Sky
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- Gabby Williams – Seattle Storm
- Alyssa Thomas – Phoenix Mercury
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“Make me understand why this is funny,” another fan said.
“It’s sexual harassment & close to assault,” a third fan said.
“Disgusting and dangerous!” a fourth fan said.
“It’s gross and disrespectful,” a fifth fan said.
In the wake of sex toys being tossed on courts, the WNBA has implemented a no-bag policy to hopefully stop fans from sneaking the items into games.
