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Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner (25) celebrates a 3-pointer Tuesday, June 3, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Washington Mystics at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

'You Disrespected My Teammate': DeWanna Bonner Exposed In Caitlin Clark-Centric Book For Confronting Reporter After Alleged DiJonai Carrington ‘Attack’

Originally posted on Hardwood Heroics | By Dan Agulto | Last updated Jul 7, 2025 7:52 AM ET

DeWanna Bonner is a veteran presence who stands up fiercely for her team. In On Her Game: Caitlin Clark and the Revolution in Women’s Sports, columnist Christine Brennan details a behind-the-scenes playoff moment from 2024 that’s now making waves.

“You disrespected my teammate, you attacked my teammate.”

That was DeWanna Bonner, reportedly confronting Brennan after the reporter asked Sun guard DiJonai Carrington whether she intentionally poked Caitlin Clark in the eye during a heated matchup. Bonner didn’t let it slide and repeated herself even as Brennan tried to explain.

That moment showed DeWanna Bonner’s loyalty and her refusal to let outside noise stir the pot. She didn’t raise her voice. She didn’t back down. She simply stood between a teammate and the spotlight.

Bonner would later join the Fever, share the floor with Clark briefly, and then exit amid midseason changes. The confrontation now reads like a peek into her unwavering stance on protecting those in her corner.

DeWanna Bonner is every bit the championship player she should be. Despite the wear and tear, her heart is in the right place, as is her fight and her spirit. And that is enough for her will to be felt even when she’s stepped off the court.

The book didn’t drop gossip. It dropped context. And with DeWanna Bonner involved, every word carried weight—on or off the court.

Indiana Fever stars Caitlin Clark and DeWanna Bonner. Credits: Imagn

DeWanna Bonner hints at unfinished business in post addressing “quitter” criticism

DeWanna Bonner isn’t letting critics rewrite her story. After years of being a fixture in the league, her time with the Indiana Fever didn’t end quietly. Some labeled her a “quitter” following her departure.

“Let’s just make sure the apologies are just as loud as the disrespect!! IN DUE TIME ..DB

,” Bonner posted on Instagram, a clear response to the noise surrounding her exit.

The statement didn’t come with specifics, but it didn’t need to. DeWanna Bonner has never been one to chase clout or clap back online. But this message showed that she heard the chatter and hasn’t forgotten it.

Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner (25) reacts to a call Saturday, May 24, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the New York Liberty at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. The New York Liberty defeated the Indiana Fever, 90-88.

What fans and critics often forget is how much DeWanna Bonner gave to every jersey she wore. She has played through injury, carried teams, and built a legacy without making excuses.

Now playing with a different fire, DeWanna Bonner seems focused on her present with the Connecticut Sun. But make no mistake: she remembers what was said. And if the last post was any indication, she’s not closing that chapter just yet.

Indiana Fever forward DeWanna Bonner (25) warms up Tuesday, May 20, 2025, during a game between the Indiana Fever and the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis.

The warning is out. DeWanna Bonner doesn’t need to bark. She just circles the date.

This article first appeared on Hardwood Heroics and was syndicated with permission.

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