Sophie Cunningham Teases Tell-All And Says She’s Ready To Share Everything
It could reveal a different side of Cunningham.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham may soon add author to her growing list of roles.
According to reports from Page Six, Cunningham is shopping a tell-all book to publishers. The project could attract major interest as the WNBA veteran continues to draw attention both on and off the court.
Cunningham, who is just 29, has built a large following beyond basketball. She has 3.7 million followers on Instagram and ranks among the league’s most talked-about players. Fans know her for her physical style of play and her willingness to speak openly on controversial issues.
Her latest headlines came after comments about transgender athletes during an ESPN interview last month. Cunningham pushed back against criticism, saying people misunderstood her views.
“I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans… And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,” Cunningham said.
She added, “I think that I am here to extend love. But I also think with that love is truth, being honest. And I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn’t have to go against biological men.”
Debate Around Her Comments Keeps Growing
Sophie Cunningham (IMAGN IMAGES via Reuters Connect)
Cunningham’s comments triggered protests and debates across sports circles and social media. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith publicly backed her up, and the issue got bigger after photographers caught Cunningham hanging out with former college swimmer Riley Gaines at an Indiana Fever vs. Minnesota Lynx game on August 2.
Gaines has become one of the most visible voices opposing transgender participation in women’s sports. Over the weekend, former US soccer star Megan Rapinoe criticized Cunningham’s stance, making the issue grow bigger.
While the controversy continues, Cunningham’s popularity remains strong. Sources cited by Page Six reported that she currently owns two of the top five best-selling WNBA jerseys. Her new Adidas shoe release also sold out quite fast.
On the court, Cunningham plays an important role for the Fever. The team traded for her last year, and she’s turned into a crucial piece alongside star guard Caitlin Clark.
If a publisher picks up the project, Cunningham’s rumored book could give fans a real inside look at her career, her public controversies, and her life off the court.
