This is in reference to Cunningham, a guard for the Fever, who sparked controversy this week when she questioned the excitement around the WNBA’s planned expansion into Detroit and Cleveland, suggesting alternatives like Miami or Nashville might be more appealing.

"Kelsey Mitchell continues to shine bright," posted the official social media account of the Indiana Fever. "Congrats to Kelz on becoming a 3x WNBA All-Star!" After the announcement hit the internet, Sophie Cunningham took to social media, sharing her thoughts on the Mitchell news. "Was never a question," Cunningham said.