On Monday, Sparks center Liz Cambage addressed a recent report alleging she used a racial slur during a heated scrimmage with Nigeria prior to the 2021 Tokyo Olympics
“After I unintentionally fouled a Nigerian player on court I was then physically assaulted by this player on the sideline of my bench,” she explained. “I was hit in the face and pushed to the ground but I walked away. Prior to the game I asked to sit out because I was concerned about my mental and physical health, which I have addressed publicly. We did not have professional referees to manage and prioritise both teams’ safety during this highly physical scrimmage.
“This is not an excuse or justification to the events that unfolded or my actions, however, I feel that a full picture of the environment that led to this outcome must be shared.”prior to the July 23 start date in an effort to focus on her wellbeing.
Cambage ended her statement by expressing her remorse for the incident as well as her desire to continue working on her mental and physical health. She also noted that she “genuinely” apologized to the Nigerian team; ’s report noted Cambage’s apology a day after the scuffle “wasn’t well received by every player.”
“I have taken responsibility and accountability for my involvement in what occurred,” she said. “I genuinely apologised to the Nigerian team and I once again, am sorry that these events are being rehashed,” she said. “I truly hope that I can move forward from this incident and apply actionable effort to be my best self.
An overseas star who joined the WNBA as the No. 2 overall pick in 2011, Cambage has continued to shine despite playing for four teams across her six seasons. She was named All-WNBA first team after leading the league in scoring in 2018 with Dallas, and earned second-team honors in 2019 with the Aces.
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