Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham is making it clear she stands firmly behind teammate Caitlin Clark, and she is not holding back.
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Cunningham launched her new podcast, Show Me Something, this week alongside co-host West Wilson. In the premiere episode released Wednesday, the outspoken veteran unleashed a passionate and profanity-laced defense of Clark, aiming her frustration at those who question Clark's place as the face of the WNBA.
"It literally pisses me off when people are like, 'She's not the face of the league,'" Cunningham said. "What? There's really good, well-known people in our league. I'm not discrediting them. Like, we have a lot of badasses in our league. Hell yeah to that. I'm all for that."
Cunningham continued with blunt force.
"But when people try to argue that [Clark] is not the face of our league or if our league would be where we're at without her, you're dumb as s—," she said. "You're literally dumb as f—."
Clark, the former Iowa star and No. 1 overall pick in the 2024 WNBA Draft, has drawn unprecedented attention to the league. Since her arrival, the WNBA has seen record-breaking television ratings, ticket demand, and merchandise sales. While some credit a wider group of players for the league's recent momentum, those claims often falter when compared with the sharp drop in engagement for games that do not include Clark.
Still, Clark's rise has not come without tension. Some of her peers around the league have appeared reluctant to embrace her growing influence, sparking conversation about jealousy and resistance among fellow players.
Cunningham, meanwhile, has taken on the role of Clark's enforcer. In a game last month, she confronted an opponent who delivered a flagrant foul on Clark. That moment sparked a noticeable rise in Cunningham's jersey sales and reportedly landed her a new endorsement deal.
If there is one thing that seems certain, it is that Cunningham has no intention of backing down from her support. On the court and now behind the microphone, she is making sure Clark's impact is both protected and recognized.
