Those comments, unsurprisingly, got picked apart, with the cities of Cleveland and Detroit responding, WNBA fans quickly reminding Cunningham of the history of the WNBA in those cities, and many pointing out the hypocrisy of complaints about Detroit and Cleveland from a player in Indianapolis.

Sophie Cunningham Sends Clear Message After Controversial WNBA Comments originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Sophie Cunningham has been playing through her first season with the Indiana Fever, emerging as one of the top players in the lineup.

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has become a fan favorite ever since her move to the Indiana Fever. But she hasn't just been a warm body on the bench, she's been playing her part and performing very well in the process.