While every WNBA player is enjoying their offseason, Sophie Cunningham is working hard on her fitness post-MCL injury. The star keeps her fans updated with social media posts. In one of the posts, the Fever forward talked about her new diet that keeps her away from Gluten.
She jokingly referred to Angel Reese’s slim and fit body to emphasize her possible transformation. While many WNBA players praised Reese for her ramp walk at the Victoria’s Secret event, fans didn’t like Cunningham giving that reference for her ‘rehab diet’
Fans Blast Sophie Cunningham For Angel Reese Mention
During the offseason, the former Baylor star is staying in touch with fans via social media. Although she might not be in any special event or playing in any league, the star has a lot on her plate, prioritizing her fitness.
In one of the videos, she provided updates about her diet, where doctors put her on restrictions for gluten-rich food like dairy products, pork, and beef.
She said, “A huge one I forgot to mention is gluten, which is in every carb, pretty much possible, and I know they make like gluten-free stuff, but that [expletive] tastes weird to me. I can still eat chicken, that’s good. Yeah, I feel like I’m going to be kind of turning into a rabbit, so I don’t know, I guess I’m going to turn into a Victoria’s Secret model. Call me Angel Reese.”
Sophie Cunningham after finding out she has new food restrictions: "Call me Angel Reese" pic.twitter.com/Ss0MOe5ndW
— Kit Espina (@KeithEspino22) October 18, 2025
While the 2025 Commissioner’s Cup champion indirectly praised the Chi-Town Barbie, fans didn’t like her mentioning Reese as a reference. Many fans blasted the star, calling her jealous.
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One fan wrote, “Jealous babe?”
Jealous, babe? pic.twitter.com/z5ifOVTlNJ
— n a t a l i e (@nataliethehero) October 19, 2025
Another fan found it weird and wrote, “Why even bring her up like that?”
This is so weird. Why even bring her up like that?
— Joshua Sánchez (@jnsanchez) October 19, 2025
A fan put AR ahead of Cunningham and wrote, “She is no where on Angel Reese level.”
She is no where on Angel Reese level sorry
— Tony S (@TonyTone5) October 20, 2025
Another fan wrote, “Jealous much.”
Jealous much 😉
— Linette English (@english_linette) October 19, 2025
One fan tried to take the side of Cunningham and wrote, “She called AR a Victoria Secret model.”
She called AR a Victoria secret model and yall took it as shade???? Lmao
— Shad💻 (@ImNotRashad) October 20, 2025
The player might provide some explanation for her comments, as Cunningham had earlier admitted to a harsh stance in a clash with Cathy Engelbert. But right now, the Mercury rookie went on to post another update for her fans, which contradicts the diet plan.
Sophie Cunningham Posts With Late Night Pizza
While the player is on a strict diet, she will be having a Gluten-free snack. Cheese is one part that she should be avoiding in such a scenario. But with reference to her recent Instagram story, the star had late-night pizza and hilariously wrote, “ask me how my stomach is doing.”
The player already highlighted her love for cheese and mentioned that she loves cheese in every meal. While on the diet, the 29-year-old is missing her ‘cheese intake’. But after that, it seemed that the versatile player was not doing well after the large Pizza.
The player suffered injury midway through the 2025 season, missed 14 regular-season games and the entire postseason. Although she is looking to get back to full fitness for the upcoming seasons, she may be running back with Caitlin Clark and the Indiana franchise.