“Sophie Cunningham Kills Them With Kindness”: Fever Fans Laud Guard For Saying Toronto Crows Was “Amazing” Despite Being Booed
Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham embraced the Toronto Tempo fans’ hostile reception on Tuesday. Upon entering the game, the crowd booed Cunningham as she continued to face backlash over her opinions on trans athletes.
Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, garnered praise from Toronto Tempo fans despite facing a hostile reception. When she entered the game, the crowd booed her due to her opinions on trans athletes. However, Cunningham remained composed both on and off the court. "I want to shout out the Tempo crowd and the city," she said post-game, describing the crowd as "amazing."
Cunningham finished the game with 13 points, two rebounds, and two assists off the bench, with a notable 3-pointer that gave the Fever a 10-point lead. Her kindness and professionalism in the face of criticism impressed her teammates, with fans stating, "Most WNBA players would be complaining and calling it hate. Sophie kills em with kindness."
Despite other players struggling, Cunningham's effort was crucial in Indiana's 101-95 win, securing the team's third-place standing.
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