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Sophie Cunningham Pushes Back Against Misinterpretations of Her Comments on Teammates
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In Short: Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham clarifies her comments about teammates Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell on her podcast.
Sophie Cunningham, a star player for the Indiana Fever, addressed the misinterpretations of her recent comments about teammates Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell on her podcast.
Cunningham initially praised both players as potential award winners on her newly launched podcast with trainer Drew Hanlan.
Cunningham explained that the purpose of her podcast was to address narratives created by the media or fans trying to generate viral content.
Cunningham's outspoken nature and her involvement in various promotions, such as a NASCAR event, have kept her a prominent figure in the league.
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- However, on this week's podcast, Hanlan explained that one clip from last week's episode became a big deal online because it showed Cunningham praising Mitchell.
- The 30-year-old WNBA star has risen in popularity since joining Clark and the Fever several seasons ago.
- Meanwhile, the MVP race is ongoing, with Clark and Mitchell mentioned, but they're nowhere near the top contenders.
- With the Fever enjoying success this season and reaching the postseason, Clark and Mitchell are in the discussion for this season's WNBA Most Valuable Player Award.
- He said he received a lot of comments that people were "mad" at Cunningham, thinking she was "talking down on Caitlin." "Yeah, I just think it's crazy because I have two great, great players on my team, and I'm gonna hype both of them up," she said on the "No Hesitation" podcast.
- However, Cunningham was involved in a NASCAR promotion and was unable to watch the game.
- Cunningham has continued to be a major personality for the league due to her outspoken nature and expressing her opinions on a variety of topics.
Sources
- Newsweeklink