The WNBA has found itself in the midst of an unusual and troubling trend in recent weeks, as a wave of incidents involving fans throwing sex toys—most notably green-hued ones—onto the court has disrupted multiple games and sparked widespread debate. The phenomenon, which began just over a week ago, has not only drawn the ire of players, coaches, and fans but has also captured the attention of public figures and social media influencers, culminating in a controversial meme involving former President Donald Trump.
It all started on July 29, 2025, during a matchup between the Golden State Valkyries and the Atlanta Dream. As the game unfolded, a fan hurled a green sex toy onto the court, marking the first of what would become a string of similar disruptions. The incident resulted in the arrest of the suspect, setting the tone for what was to come. Since then, the trend has only escalated, with reports of similar acts occurring at several WNBA games, including those involving the Chicago Sky, Phoenix Mercury, Indiana Fever, and Los Angeles Sparks.
On August 7, 2025, the Chicago Sky's home game against the Atlanta Dream at Wintrust Arena was marred by not one, but two separate incidents. As Atlanta cruised to a commanding victory, a fan threw a sex toy from the stands, landing it behind the Dream bench. Security quickly responded, but before they could resolve the situation, another toy came flying down, this time landing directly on the court. This marked the second time such an incident had occurred at Wintrust Arena during a Sky game, underscoring the persistence of the issue.
The Phoenix Mercury have not been spared either. In consecutive games, fans have attempted to throw sex toys onto the court. On August 5, 2025, during the Mercury's home clash with the Connecticut Sun, 18-year-old Kaden Lopez was arrested after allegedly striking someone with a sex toy—though it never actually made it onto the playing surface. The same night, Indiana Fever’s road game against the Los Angeles Sparks saw another green sex toy nearly hit Indiana’s Sophie Cunningham, highlighting the potential danger these incidents pose to athletes.
Players have been vocal in their frustration and concern, with many citing the risk of injury. According to Front Office Sports’ Colin Salao, the repeated interruptions have left players and coaches exasperated, as they struggle to maintain focus and ensure safety amid the chaos. The WNBA has responded with stern warnings, threatening ejections and year-long bans from future events for anyone caught engaging in such behavior.
As the trend persisted, social media quickly seized upon the spectacle, amplifying the conversation and, in some cases, trivializing the seriousness of the situation. The debate reached a fever pitch on August 9, 2025, when Donald Trump Jr. shared a meme on Instagram depicting his father, former President Donald Trump, tossing a green-hued sex toy onto a WNBA court from the roof of the White House. The image, clearly doctored, was captioned “Posted without further comment” and accompanied by several laughing emoticons.
The meme drew a mixed reaction from social media users. While some found it amusing—one commenter declared, “Greatest IG account. Ever.”—others criticized it as tasteless and disrespectful. “I’m Don Trump Sr for life, but this kind of stuff is classless, and it screams ‘my daddy is the president and I don’t know how to act’,” wrote another, echoing the sentiments of those who believe the meme trivialized a serious problem. Another user remarked, “No funny at all… I’m looking at the comments seriously, do you honestly think this is funny and this is America is back?”
The origins of the sex toy-throwing trend have been traced to a cryptocurrency group known as Green Dildo Coin. According to a spokesperson for the group, their intention was not to disparage women’s sports but to draw attention to their memecoin, which they claim is fighting the “toxic” environment within the cryptocurrency world. “We didn’t do this because like we dislike women’s sports or, like, some of the narratives that are trending right now are ridiculous,” the spokesperson explained in an interview. “Creating disruption at games is like, it happens in every single sport, right? We’ve seen it in the NFL, we’ve seen it in hockey, you know… fans doing random things to more or less create attention.”
Despite these assertions, the group’s fixation on WNBA games remains unclear, and the disruption has done little to endear them to the league’s supporters. Over the past week, multiple pro-women’s basketball games have been interrupted, with at least two individuals arrested in connection to these acts. The league’s response has been swift and uncompromising, with officials reiterating their commitment to player safety and the integrity of the sport.
The broader sports world has not been immune to similar disruptions in the past. Fans have long found ways to inject chaos into games, whether by storming the field, tossing objects, or engaging in other attention-seeking antics. However, the current wave of sex toy-throwing at WNBA games stands out for its persistence and the clear safety risks it poses. As one WNBA player put it, “It’s not just about the distraction—it’s about our safety. Anything could happen when objects are flying onto the court.”
For the WNBA, these incidents come at a time when the league is enjoying increased visibility and popularity, with more fans tuning in and attending games than ever before. The league’s leadership has made it clear that such behavior will not be tolerated, and they are working closely with arena security and law enforcement to identify and prosecute offenders.
As the WNBA season continues, all eyes are on how the league, its players, and its fans will respond to this bizarre and disruptive trend. Will stricter security measures and harsher penalties be enough to deter would-be disruptors? Or will the spectacle continue to overshadow the athletic achievements on the court?
For now, the focus remains on ensuring a safe and respectful environment for players and fans alike. With the league’s swift action and the support of the broader basketball community, the hope is that the attention will soon shift back to the game itself—where it belongs.