A recent Women’s Basketball (WNBA) match in Los Angeles is making more news than usual after a team member was hit by an adult toy thrown from the bleachers.
The incident involving Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is the third in the last week—the first involved a supporter receiving a one-year ban.
Cunningham, who was apparently struck by the bright green adult toy on Tuesday, August 5, had previously called on fans to “stop throwing d**dos,” and is now pondering the wisdom of her plea.
- Sophie Cunningham was struck mid-game by an adult toy in LA, days after pleading with fans to stop.
- The incident marks the third in a week, one of which led to a fan being charged with 23 offenses.
- WNBA vows to eject and ban anyone throwing objects.
WNBA star in Fever jersey on court during game, reacting to viral flying dildo incident sparking hilarious reactions.
WNBAIndiana FeverGuard Sophie Cunningham appeared to have found the incident funny
Footage of the incident shows Cunningham and her teammates converging on the hoop in the second quarter of the match before the whistle blows, and she hops back, stunned.
“We got an object that just flew in as the free throw was being made,” the commentator could be heard saying.
WNBA star in red outfit lying on court tossing basketball, surrounded by snack bars and resting head on basketball.
“It looked like that hit a player too.”
Kelsey Plum from the opposing Los Angeles Sparks can be seen swiftly kicking the luminous projectile away as Cunningham walks toward the benches, laughing with her teammates.
The athlete had previously called on fans to stop throwing items onto the court
WNBA star on court during game with viral footage of flying dildo causing hilarious reactions from crowd and players.
Cunningham appealed to fans just three days prior on X, “Stop throwing dil*os on the court… you’re going to hurt one of us.”
Another fan saw it as a fans’ legal right and wrote: “Throwing s*x toys [are] protected by the first amendment. If you hate America and the constitution, I recommend leaving.”
WNBA game action on court with players and bench reacting to viral footage of flying dildo incident during match.
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The irony of Cunningham being hit (apparently) with the object was not lost on her. She reposted her original appeal and wrote: “This did NOT age well.”
An individual has since been arrested and charged with 23 counts of disorderly conduct
The Tuesday incident is part of a growing trend.
On August 4, police in College Park, Georgia, told ESPN that they had arrested an individual by the name of Delbert Carver after he lobbed an adult toy onto the court during a Golden State Valkyries – Atlanta Dream match.
Comment on social media post about viral footage of flying dildo hitting WNBA star, sparking hilarious reactions.
Facebook comment by Andy Whelan saying it won’t stop until someone makes it stick the landing, reacting to viral footage of flying dildo hitting WNBA star.
He has been charged with 23 counts of “disorderly conduct, public indecency/indecent exposure and criminal trespass.”
The Clayton County website quoted the man, saying: “This was supposed to be a joke and this joke [was] supposed to go viral.”
The WNBA has warned that it will be removing fans who throw things onto the court
WNBA players on court reacting as flying dildo lands during game, sparking viral footage and hilarious reactions.
The Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) has since made it clear that it does not see the humor.
“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,” the WNBA announced on Saturday, August 2.
“The safety and well-being of everyone in our arenas is a top priority for our league. Objects of any kind thrown onto the court or in the seating area can pose a safety risk for players, game officials, and fans.”
Libertyforward, Isabelle Harrison, has weighed in, and she says players don’t find it funny anymore
WNBA game is interrupted by yet another dldo being thrown on the court. This time it hits Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever. This is the third time now that a thrown dldo has been used to mock the WNBA during a game. pic.twitter.com/E6372D1HpU — Paul A. Szypula 🇺🇸 (@Bubblebathgirl) August 6, 2025
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