Laney-Hamilton Ejected for Throwing Shoe at Mabrey
New York Liberty player Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was sent off during a game against the Toronto Tempo after striking Marina Mabrey with a thrown shoe. The incident led to Laney-Hamilton's immediate ejection from the contest.
The match between the New York Liberty and the Toronto Tempo saw a dramatic moment when Betnijah Laney-Hamilton was disqualified. The Liberty guard/forward was ejected from the game after her actions in confronting opposing player Marina Mabrey.
The specific incident involved Laney-Hamilton removing her shoe and throwing it, which connected with Mabrey. Officials responded swiftly to the unsportsmanlike conduct, resulting in the immediate removal of Laney-Hamilton from the remainder of the game.
Throwing a shoe is a bizarre and completely unacceptable way to express frustration on the court. Laney-Hamilton's actions crossed a line, and the ejection was entirely warranted.

