Spectator who threw green NSFW item on Dream court arrested, per report
After the very NSFW item was thrown on the court during the game in Atlanta on Tuesday, another similar incident happened on Friday night in Chicago.
The green NSFW items throwing controversy at WNBA games, explained
ESPN shared the league's stance on its harsh punishments for any future incidents where items are thrown on the court.
"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," the league said in a statement.
"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."
Who was the individual who threw the sex toy at the WNBA game?
There wasn't a name given in this case and there was no information beyond news of the arrest.
Was there any legal action taken against the person who threw a sex toy at the Chicago Sky game?
That's also unclear at the moment, so maybe we'll find out more soon.
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