"Always playing victim", "I feel for them": Fans react after Sky's Dana Evans and Isabelle Harrison tearfully speak out on alleged harassment

During the postgame interview after their final game of the season against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday, Chicago Sky players Dana Evans and Isabelle Harrison spoke out about the alleged harassment they faced by Sky fans. When asked about the implications they faced with the newfound attention the WNBA garnered this season, both players commented on the alleged hate they received.

“It was tough," Evans said. "We’re professionals, we know that we can play this game but when you got people that’s steadily bashing you that’s supposed to be our supporters, I feel like that was a little slap in the face. That was hard to deal with. It was disgusting."

“I’ve never experienced this level of hate and harassment,” Harrison said. "It’s hard. This shit hasn’t ever been like that.”

WNBA fans had mixed reactions to the Sky players' admission and took to X, formerly Twitter, to share their opinion. Many fans were sympathetic to the players, while others alleged soreness.

"😖😖 I feel for them. When is this sh*t going to end..." a fan tweeted.

"Always playing victim 💀" a fan tweeted.

"I’m sorry ladies. Ignore the trolls. Not worth your time," a fan tweeted.

"They think getting criticized = hate," a fan tweeted.

"These new W fans are mentally insane man," a fan tweeted.

"They are veterans. Toughen up. Even A’ja get criticized," a fan tweeted.

The Chicago Sky suffered a blowout 87-54 loss against the Connecticut Sun on Thursday as they crashed out of playoff contention, finishing 10th in the regular season. Isabelle Harrison led the Sky's losing effort in their final game with her double-double performance of 13 points, 11 rebounds, two assists and two blocks. Dana Evans added 14 points to the loss.

Dana Evans tweets lesson learned after Sky's season end

Following the Chicago Sky's loss on Thursday, which marked the end of their season, Dana Evans shared the lesson she learned in the season that challenged her mental health. Evans shared a reflection on the season and noted the experience was a part of her journey in a post on X.

"God makes NO mistakes. My mental was challenged more than ever & Ik this was just another bump in the road. He’s brought me too far to leave me now. So thankful for the people in my corner through this rollercoaster. Sometimes you have to go through the worst, to get to the best 😉," Evans wrote.

Dana Evans is coming off a turbulent season with the Chicago Sky after being dropped as a starter mid-season, allegedly after she requested a trade. Her request was declined by the team, following which her agent alleged that she was being punished with reduced playtime.

However, the Sky guard remains determined to return next season with the mental experience she gained from the 2024 campaign.