Fever star Sophie Cunningham calls out WNBA media amid controversy

Sophie Cunningham grabbed headlines with her controversial comments about trans athletes. Since then, Indiana Fever fans have supported her, while others have criticized her. The eight-year WNBA veteran remains one of the most talked about players on and off the court.

She plays a significant role for her team as a consistent contributor off the bench. Cunningham began the campaign with the starting unit but Fever head coach Stephanie White moved her to the bench to boost their bench scoring. She is averaging 9.3 points, 2.3 rebounds and 1.4 assists.

However, Cunningham contributes more than what the stat sheets show. She is Indiana’s enforcer and can also knock down clutch baskets, including from beyond the arc.

WNBA: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham — Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) reacts to a call from the referee.

Indiana Fever: Sophie Cunningham wants the WNBA media focus to be on basketball

Cunningham called out he WNBA media for not focusing on basketball. She addressed reporters on Wednesday and made her thoughts known about their coverage.

“The WNBA media, all we ever do is cover everything except basketball,” Cunningham said. “You can talk about other things, those are great stories, it shows fans who people outside of the court, but I think we got to keep the main thing the main thing.”

Sophie Cunningham: “The WNBA media, all we ever do is cover everything except basketball … You can talk about other things, those are great stories, it shows fans who people outside of the court, but I think we gotta keep the main thing the main thing.”pic.twitter.com/AgVTTfHA43

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The 29-year-old is one of the most popular players in the league today. She has gained a strong following, particularly on social media, with fans continuing to watch her every move closely.

Cunningham and the Fever will play their next game on Thursday. They will host the Las Vegas Aces with their sights set on getting back on track. The Minnesota Lynx snapped Indiana’s five-game winning streak 108-100 on Sunday. Indiana has won seven of its last nine games and stands at 19-11 for the season. Cunningham will need to be at her best as beating the defending champions is easier said than done.