During the intense matchup between the Atlanta Dream and the Golden State Valkyries, the last thing anyone expected was for the game to be interrupted by something thrown from the stands. But that’s exactly what happened. With just 51.9 seconds left on the clock, a bright green, fluorescent object flew through the air, bringing everything to a halt.
Tension was already thick in the air, players were in all or nothing mode, the crowd was screaming non stop when suddenly, that fell. Tiffany Hayes had just been blocked, Veronica Burton grabbed the rebound, and just as the next play was about to unfold, a mysterious object bounced onto the court. At first, it wasn’t clear what it was, but its neon glow already hinted that it was far from ordinary.
Cameras zoomed in on the scene and the confirmation came quickly: it wasn’t a promo item, a drink, or even a stuffed animal. It was a sex toy. The crowd reacted with a mix of gasps, laughter, and confusion, while referees stopped the game and a court official discreetly picked up the object using a towel.
A strange object, a paused game, and a lot of awkward laughter
After the official removed the item, some players couldn’t help but laugh. Still, the scene also sparked concern due to the potential safety risk. Cecilia Zandalasini, from the Valkyries, shared that at first they thought it might be something dangerous. Once they realized what it actually was, they couldn’t stop laughing.
Though it’s not uncommon in sports for fans to get carried away, throwing objects onto the court definitely crosses a line. In these kinds of incidents, the individuals responsible are usually escorted out of the arena and an investigation is opened to determine the appropriate sanctions. What was meant to be a night celebrating the talent of WNBA athletes took an unexpected and now viral turn.
The game was able to resume once the “incident” was handled. In the end, the Golden State Valkyries claimed a tight 77-75 victory, but without a doubt, the final score won’t be what people remember most about that night.
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