Sophie Cunningham is famous for her outgoing personality, which makes her easy to match with nearly anybody in the world. The star earned a reputation for playing with boys during her high school and college years, too. So many would assume the Missouri star to fit in easily in bigger cities like Los Angeles.
Ironically, she is not a fan of LA; rather, she gives a reason for not matching with the LA-Vibes. Though the green dildo incident still traumatizes her, that is not the actual reason for her dismay with the city.
Sophie Cunningham Is Not a Fan Of Los Angeles
With the 2026 NBA All-Star Game, some of the WNBA stars were also at the Intuit Arena. Cunningham, who was a regular at Pacers’ regular-season games, passed on the opportunity and explained why she wasn’t syncing with LA.
Sharing a video, she said, “So, I promise you I’m not being judgmental because I think there’s a place for everyone, and some people thrive in different areas. I don’t think I’m an LA girl. Like, at all. It’s just weird. People don’t dance. People don’t even like say, ‘Hi.’ They have no personalities. They have no personalities and they all look the same. It’s weird. Please tell me that’s not weird.”
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— Lexie Hull and Sophie C reposts TikTok (@HullTiktok) February 16, 2026
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“All these personalities you see on like Instagram and TikTok, all these famous influencers, I like how they found a space where they can feel like themselves and gain confidence online, but if you can’t speak to people or look people in the eye, like in person … is that not weird? Am I weird? I mean I know I’m weird, but like, people get so used to talking into their phones,” Cunningham added.
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It’s clear that the player is seeking ‘real people’ to hang around with and who will be attentive to them. Speaking to being attentive, the player also criticized WNBA franchises for not giving players what they deserve.
Sophie Cunningham is Not Happy With WNBA Franchises
Earlier in the offseason, the 29-year-old expressed uncertainty over the 2026 WNBA Season. The player was unhappy with the CBA proposal and wanted the franchises to do more.
On her podcast, the forward said, “It just blows my mind that these other owners are doing the most bare minimum. And it’s like sell your team and let other people who want to be a part of something great put their money into it. It’s just kind of crazy to me.”
The WNBPA also responded negatively to the league’s current proposal and expects better efforts from the authorities.