Sophie Cunningham is making a great case to be a perfect teammate for Caitlin Clark. She protects her like her ‘bodyguard’ and sometimes retaliates if and when needed. Recently, Cunningham has caught an NFL star’s attention for her fervent attitude while standing for Clark.
Clark has been getting a lot of fame lately. Other than her play, her on-court back-and-forth with the opponents has got everybody hooked on her. However, her teammate’s recent moment has gotten her fans from the NFL as well.
A.J. Dillon Calls Sophie Cunningham His Favorite Player For Defending Caitlin Clark
Following a recent altercation, A.J. Dillon, a running back for the Philadelphia Eagles, publicly expressed his admiration for Cunningham. He dubbed Clark’s Fever teammate as his “new favorite player.” He shared his thoughts during an interview with Fox News Digital.
“Caitlin Clark’s obviously the best player on that team, arguably the best player in the WNBA, if not the best. You got your star player, they’re drawing a little bit, but think about it like the quarterback. That’s our quarterback, we’re gonna make sure she’s protected. If somebody pushes Jalen Hurts, everybody’s gonna be in there. I respected that, being there for the team,” Dillon said. (Via Fox News)
He compared her defense of Clark to a football team protecting its star quarterback. Dillon emphasized that in sports, it’s vital for teammates to rally around their stars. And that is precisely what Cunningham did for Clark.
The ugly incident happened during a heated match against the Connecticut Sun, when Clark became the target of aggressive play. It happened when the Sun guard Jacy Sheldon poked Clark in the eye and pushed her to the floor.
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Cunningham stepped in to protect her teammate, leading to a significant confrontation on the court. Sophie retaliated with a hard neck grab to Sheldon that later led to her ejection along with Sheldon and Lindsay Allen. After the game, Sophie became an overnight internet sensation.
Sophie Cunningham’s Jersey Sales Skyrocket After Caitlin Clark Drama
While he was done putting it all together for Cunningham, Dillon also shared an interesting latest purchase he made. He even mentioned plans to purchase Cunningham’s jersey, expressing excitement to sport it on the Fourth of July.
However, it was not only the NFL star who is getting his hands on the sensational Cunningham jersey, the number is skyrocketing.
After the Fever’s last week’s 88-71 victory, fans quickly took notice of Cunningham’s jersey, which sold out almost immediately. This surge in popularity can be attributed to her fierce support for her teammate, Caitlin Clark.
With Cunningham’s jersey flying off the shelves post-game, the WNBA could expect a continuous surge in fans’ attention. This fight sounds like a historic battle everybody would remember for years, and we are in for it.
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