Sky fans, brace yourselves. Just when you thought it couldn’t get any worse for Chicago, Chennedy Carter dropped a bombshell—she’s nursing a foot injury. Yep, the Sky guard, who’s been holding down the fort after Angel Reese’s season-ending wrist injury, revealed after their September 18 game against the Atlanta Dream that she’s now limping into the biggest game of their season. Yikes.
Carter didn’t mince words when she spilled the beans on Threads, saying, “I hurt my foot in the last game. It honestly happened the very first possession I touched the ball. I obviously continued to play with pain but guys, I am not sure what it is. Nonetheless better day by day.”
Talk about timing. The Sky (13-26) are hanging on by a thread (pun intended) as they gear up for their crucial clash against the Connecticut Sun on September 19. The prize? A spot in the 2024 WNBA playoffs and a chance to go toe-to-toe with the New York Liberty in the first round. Losing Carter, their top scorer and human highlight reel, would be like pouring salt in an already painful wound.
The Foot Drama Unfolds
Now, we’ve seen Carter fight through pain before, but this time, the stakes are astronomical. She’s already missed games this season due to illness, and the Sky haven’t exactly been thriving without her. With averages of 17.5 points, 3.5 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.1 steals per game, while shooting a blistering 48.7% from the field, Carter is the glue holding this team together. She’s even become a contender for the 2024 Most Improved Player award, which, let’s be honest, she was practically a lock for before this injury.
But wait, there’s more. Not only did the Dream take down the Sky on the court, handing them an 86-70 loss, but Atlanta’s social media team decided to twist the knife even further. In a now-deleted tweet, they trolled Chicago by swapping the Sky’s logo with… wait for it… the “Chicago Cry.” Ouch. As if that wasn’t enough, they plastered Carter’s image right next to it. Talk about adding insult to injury—literally.
The Real Crying Moment: Sky’s Playoff Hopes
With the Sky’s playoff chances hanging in the balance, Carter’s injury is the last thing anyone wanted to hear. They’re fighting for that eighth seed like it’s the last slice of pizza at a party. Losing Carter for the Sun game could be catastrophic. We’re talking end-of-the-world, doom-and-gloom level drama.
The Sun (22-17) aren’t exactly going to roll over either. Chicago’s facing an uphill battle, and with Carter limping, it’s looking more like Mount Everest. If she’s out or even limited, Sky fans might be crying—again. If she does play, she’ll be the gritty warrior we all know, hobbling around like she’s starring in the WNBA’s version of a Rocky sequel.
Can Carter Keep the Sky from Falling?
But hey, don’t count Carter out just yet. This is the same player who dragged her team through thick and thin, illness and all. Maybe she’ll wake up on game day, hit a magical foot recovery, and drop 30 points on the Sun while laughing at Atlanta’s sad attempt at social media humor.
Whether she’s on the court or off, one thing’s for sure: Chennedy Carter is not here for the Chicago Cry narrative. She’s been leading the charge, and if she can muster up the strength to push through the pain, Chicago might just have a shot at silencing the haters and punching their ticket to the playoffs.
So, buckle up, folks. September 19 is about to get spicy. Will Carter’s foot hold up? Will Chicago cry again? Or will the Sky rise from the ashes and make the playoffs? Tune in for the drama-filled showdown—you won’t want to miss it.
