iJonai Carrington is not holding back- Connecticut Sun’s fiery guard has put the WNBA on blast for dropping the ball on promoting what should’ve been a marquee matchup. The Sun took on the Los Angeles Sparks in a historic game at Boston’s TD Garden, the iconic home of the NBA champion Celtics, but instead of basking in the spotlight, Carrington found herself doing the league’s job.

With 19,125 fans packing the seats, Carrington lit up the court, scoring 19 points and leading her team to a 69-61 victory. But while the Sun set a new franchise record, Carrington wasn’t about to let the league off the hook for what she saw as a major oversight.

Taking to social media before the game, Carrington didn’t mince words, blasting the WNBA for its lack of promotion. “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 fired off on X, tagging the league.

After the game, Carrington kept that same energy in the postgame presser, making it clear she wasn’t satisfied. She pointed out that the league had nearly a year to hype the event and still missed the mark. “I’m gonna keep it real all the time, and I feel like Connecticut as a franchise is historically disrespected,” she said, leaving no doubt about her frustration.

Carrington takes charge, calls out WNBA’s lack of coverage and demands respect

Carrington didn’t stop there, taking a direct shot at the league’s lack of national coverage.“You shouldn’t have to pay for any type of subscription to see a game that’s this historic, in my opinion-I’m biased, but in my opinion,” she added, highlighting the importance of such a momentous occasion.

For Carrington, it wasn’t just about the lack of promotion-it was about respect. She made it clear that if the league wasn’t going to step up, she was more than willing to take matters into her own hands. And with a sold-out crowd and a victory to show for it, Carrington’s message came through loud and clear.

Despite the league’s shortcomings, the Sun’s PR team was quick to remind everyone of the game’s significance. Tuesday’s showdown marked the team’s sixth sellout of the 2024 season and was the third-highest attended WNBA game this year-a testament to the power of the fans, even if the league didn’t fully back them up.

In the end, Carrington and the Sun got their win, both on and off the court, proving that sometimes, if you want something done right, you’ve got to do it yourself.