“You are dumb as f*ck”- Sophie Cunningham uncovers ugly truth behind Caitlin Clark’s rough welcome in WNBA

Sophie Cunningham, who plays for the Indiana Fever in the WNBA, had a strong message for people who say Caitlin Clark is not the face of the league. On Monday, July 29, Cunningham disclosed her opinions on the first episode of Show Me Something, a podcast she co-hosts with Summer House actor West Wilson.

Discussing Clark, her 23-year-old colleague, Cunningham observed, "It literally pisses me off when people are like, 'She's not the face of the league.’ You're dumb as f*ck.”

Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham defends Caitlin Clark with strong words on her podcast

Sophie Cunningham, 28, joined the Fever this year after leaving the Phoenix Mercury. She’s seen how Caitlyn Clark is treated, both as a teammate and an opponent. She said it’s clear that many WNBA players go harder against Clark just because of who she is.Sophie Cunningham also said she saw this behavior even before she joined the Fever. She revealed that when she was still playing for the Phoenix Mercury, her team had made plans to “show her what the W really is.”

Now that she’s Clark’s teammate, Sophie Cunningham said things feel different. “It’s her second year, and now being on her team and seeing it, I’m like, ‘What are people doing?’ It’s too much,” she said. “If I’m saying it’s too much, then it’s probably too much.”

The rookie guard has been under a lot of pressure this year. From hard fouls to harsh words, fans and teammates have noticed. But Caitlin Clark herself has played it cool. She said things like a poked eye or tough games are just part of competition.

Dick Vitale and fans call out jealousy around Caitlin Clark’s rise

In a recent WNBA player vote, Caitlin Clark was named the ninth best guard in the league. Sports announcer Dick Vitale said the low ranking was due to “pure jealousy.” He posted on social media that other players don’t yet see how much Clark is helping grow the league.Also Read: Donald Trump‑Backed USOPC Transgender Athlete Ban May Never Take Effect As Legal Challenges IntensifyAfter the WNBA All-Star Game on July 19 in Phoenix, Kelsey Plum from the Los Angeles Sparks called out Caitlin Clark’s team for skipping a meeting about better pay. Fans said Plum’s comments were mean and uncalled for.Many fans now feel that Caitlin Clark is being unfairly judged and targeted just because she’s popular.

FAQs

Is Caitlin Clark really the face of the WNBA?Yes, Sophie Cunningham says Caitlin Clark is clearly the face of the WNBA right now.Why are WNBA players being hard on Caitlin Clark?Cunningham says some players try to “show her what the W really is” because of her fame.What did Sophie Cunningham say about Caitlin Clark critics?She called them “dumb as f*ck” for not seeing Clark’s impact on the league.