A recent WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream took an unexpected and bizarre turn when a neon green sex toy was thrown onto the court by a fan, briefly halting play.
Game Interrupted by Bizarre Object
The unusual incident occurred with just 42.5 seconds left on the clock in a tightly contested game, with both teams locked at 75-75. The WNBA match, already intense, came to a standstill as the neon green object lay conspicuously on the hardwood.
Officials paused the game to assess the situation. Eventually, a security officer, equipped with gloves and a towel, carefully removed the item from the court. Play then resumed, and the Golden State Valkyries ultimately secured a narrow 77-75 victory.
On-Air and Player Reactions
The on-air commentator was audibly surprised, exclaiming, “Well that is a first!” as the camera initially zoomed in before quickly panning away upon recognizing the object.
Following the game, Valkyries star players Cecilia Zandalasini and Tiffany Hayes were asked about the peculiar interruption during their post-game media session. Both players couldn’t help but chuckle when a journalist inquired if they had noticed something thrown on the court.
Focus Amidst the Chaos
Cecilia Zandalasini, who scored 18 points and delivered the game-winning jumper with 3.9 seconds left, described the experience. “I mean, first of all, it was super dangerous. And then when we found out what it was, I guess we just started laughing,” she stated, with Hayes laughing beside her.
Zandalasini emphasized the team’s ability to stay focused despite the distraction. “I’ve never seen anything like that. I’m just glad we worked through that situation. We stayed locked in, we stayed concentrated.”
Tiffany Hayes echoed the sentiment of danger. “One of our players almost got hit with it, so that’s very dangerous,” she noted, before adding, “We persevered.”
Social Media Buzz
The bizarre incident quickly went viral, sparking a flurry of jokes and comments across social media platforms. Even active WNBA players joined in on the fun.
Indiana Fever guard Sydney Colson lightheartedly tweeted, “Sorry I did NOT mean to throw that so far y’all.” Seattle Storm guard Erica Wheeler also chimed in, asking, “Aye yooooo what’s going on in ATL?”
- A WNBA game was briefly halted when a neon green sex toy was thrown onto the court.
- Despite the unusual disruption, the Golden State Valkyries maintained focus and secured a narrow victory.
- Players and commentators reacted with a mix of surprise, humor, and concern for safety.
- The incident became a widely discussed and joked-about topic on social media.
This unusual event certainly added an unexpected chapter to the WNBA season, proving that you never quite know what might happen on game night.
