"It's a shame we can't have an opportunity to talk about what great basketball they're playing because they are (expletive) playing," White said during an impassioned speech ahead of the Fever's game against the New York Liberty. Immediately after the incident, White said officials made "the right call" in her postgame remarks, adding she didn't think Carrington intentionally fouled Cunningham. White coached Carrington for two seasons in Connecticut from 2023-24 and said Carrington is known for "play(ing) her butt off." Our players' success, our players' health and wellness, our players' safety is always a top priority for me. This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fever coach Stephanie White unloads on WNBA critics: 'Go to hell'