"Wash the meat first": Lisa Leslie quips about DiJonai Carrington and Marina Mabrey's hilarious cooking exchange

Connecticut Sun teammates DiJonai Carrington and Marina Mabrey created a stir on social media with their exchange about cooking on Friday. Mabrey started the hilarious back and forth when she declared she could “finally cook.” She posted a photo on X of her seasoning essentials: avocado oil spray, pure ground black pepper and pink salt.

Carrington reacted, saying she nearly spat out her drink after seeing what Mabrey bought. The 2024 WNBA Most Improved Player then brought her teammate a “starter pack” to help with her cooking journey.

Lisa Leslie, a three-time WNBA MVP, reacted to the hilarious interaction between Carrington and Mabrey.

“Oh she ready now! Wash the meat first😂,” Leslie wrote.

Lisa Leslie reacts to the hilarious exchange between Connecticut Sun teammates Mabrey and DiJonai Carrington. [photo: justwomenssports/IG]

When Marina Mabrey received the pack from DiJonai Carrington, she promptly went on X to write:

“I truly appreciate this I’m gonna have to make a video of my next meal lol”

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Marina Mabrey, DiJonai Carrington and Lisa Leslie are part of the Unrivaled league

The Unrivaled, a 3x3 tournament co-founded by Napheesa Collier and Breanna Stewart, is set to begin on Jan. 17 in Miami. Six teams, each composed of six players, will compete for the championship in the inaugural competition. Marina Mabrey and DiJonai Carrington are among the players participating in the tournament.

Mabrey will suit up for Phantom BC, which will be coached by Adam Harrington. Her teammates include Natasha Cloud, Brittney Griner, Sabrina Ionescu, Satou Sabally and Katie Lou Samuelson.

Carrington will represent Mist BC, coached by Phil Handy. Her team features Aaliyah Edwards, Rickea Jackson, Jewell Loyd, Breanna Stewart and Courtney Vandersloot.

The long-retired Lisa Leslie will not be playing but will provide coverage for the tournament on TNT. She will be on hand to call select games, joining Candace Parker and Renee Montgomery in the broadcast booth.