It looks like Sophie Cunningham just cannot stand the negativity surrounding Caitlin Clark. The Indiana Fever star is well known for her protective nature towards Clark on the court. Now, she has voiced her support for the 23-year-old outside of it as well. After having a banger of a season last year, Clark is looking a bit off color.
With injuries plaguing her season, the Rookie of the Year has missed 13 games now. However, despite her absence, Indiana has managed to win three games back-to-back. Such a course of action has prompted critics to question Clark’s hype. And speaking in a recent interview, Cunningham had a NSFW reply to answer them back.
Sophie Cunningham Goes ‘Baddy’ Mode As She Hits Back At Caitlin Clark Critics
Several critics have constantly questioned the hype surrounding Caitlin Clark. They are not willing to admit that Clark brought in a hype that has revived the league. Appearing on the ‘Show Me Something’ podcast, Cunninhham touched upon the controversy. And she did not mince words while replying to the trolls.
Cunningham admitted that there were several great athletes in the league. But she also pointed out how the induction of the former Iowa star has helped it grow.
“We have a lot of bad as—s in our league, like hell yeah to that — I’m all for that. But when people try to argue she’s not the face of our league or our league would be where we’re at without her, you’re dumb as s–t. You’re literally dumb as f—k,” Cunningham said.
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— correlation (@nosyone4) July 30, 2025
Surely, Cunningham did have a point. Before Clark came in 2024, the WNBA was a dying league. In 2024, official reports suggest that the league recorded its best attendance in 22 years. Add to that record numbers derived from merchandise sales and digital consumption. Meanwhile, looking at how well Cunningham guards Clark, she was presented with a wrestling opportunity.
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Sophie Cunningham Lands Wrestling Offer After Being Termed As ‘Enforcer’
Sophie Cunningham has quite a physical presence on the WNBA court. Looking at her fiercely competitive nature, the founder of Women of Wrestling, David McLane, tagged her the ‘enforcer.’ And that was not. Recently, the Lakers’ boss, Jeanie Buss, offered her a wrestling contract at WOW.
“We would love to have @SophieCunning5 join us at @wowsuperheroes she is talented, dedicated and a fierce competitor!!” wrote Buss on X, formerly known as Twitter.
Thus, with things getting interesting around Sophie Cunningham, fans will wait to see what she does next.