WNBA Player Ejected After Shoe Toss Incident

The bizarre sequence unfolded in the closing stages of the fourth quarter of Sunday's contest between the New York Liberty and the Toronto Tempo. The unusual play began when Liberty center Jonquel Jones lost her footwear during live play.

As the Tempo initiated their next offensive sequence, the game was halted due to an unexpected projectile. Jones's errant shoe had been launched across the court, ultimately making contact with Toronto's Marina Mabrey. Following the incident, Betnijah Laney-Hamilton, a guard for the Liberty, was assessed an ejection by game officials.

The decision to eject Laney-Hamilton stemmed from the deliberate act of throwing the shoe, which resulted in it hitting an opposing player. The unusual nature of the ejection drew significant attention during the broadcast and highlights a rare moment of unsportsmanlike conduct leading to a player's removal from a game.