Why Is Everyone Talking About Sophie Cunningham’s Warmup Video?

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham became part of an ongoing discussion on social media because of one minute of the pre-game preparation of her team at Gainbridge Fieldhouse ahead of their game against the Dallas Wings.

During her warm-ups, Cunningham briefly pulled up her capri pants and adjusted them while smiling at a staff member filming the action. The short video became popular online within hours of being posted.

Sophie Cunningham before the game pic.twitter.com/7o3YGeKmli

Sophie Cunningham, 30, is considered one of the biggest stars of the WNBA off the court. The Missouri graduate often posts pre-game outfit videos that garner hundreds of thousands of likes, not to mention the on-court actions that make her a popular topic on YouTube.

Reactions to Cunningham’s video were mixed: some fans called the player’s actions unprofessional and said the WNBA administration must address such moments. In contrast, others said it was completely fine and fit the casual atmosphere of pre-game preparation.

They’d call her ghetto and trashy if she were Black and did this https://t.co/qiPHswvg8g

Sophie Cunningham never fails to entertain! pic.twitter.com/BG9THrtTGs

This discussion also sparked a broader conversation among WNBA fans about the inconsistency, as some posts compared Cunningham’s reaction to how Angel Reese of the Chicago Sky was previously criticized for similar actions.

I can only imagine what the headlines and comments would be if Angel Reese did this https://t.co/pSQqizNmIV

If Angel Reese did this, MAGA and the yt supremacist would call her the most ghetto, racial names on earth https://t.co/TsAA1nBDYG

The Indiana Fever and Sophie Cunningham have not commented on this video yet.

Cunningham plays for Indiana as a reserve, giving her team three-point shooting and defensive energy alongside Caitlin Clark, Kelsey Mitchell, and Aliyah Boston. The Fever have a good chance to make the playoffs at the end of the 2026 season, with several home games left.

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