Sophie Cunningham on pointing incident involving A'ja Wilson during WNBA playoffs: 'Grow up'
Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever and A'ja Wilson of the Las Vegas Aces got tangled during a playoff game. The aftermath continues to spark conversation
During the Indiana Fever's playoff run, Sophie Cunningham addressed an incident that occurred during Game 2 against the Las Vegas Aces. A fan from the Aces pointed at Wilson, thinking she had committed a foul. Wilson confronted the fan, insisting, "You don't point at me!" For this behavior, Wilson received a technical foul. Despite the outcome of Game 2, the Aces went on to win Game 3 and advance to the semifinals.
Cunningham discussed her thoughts on the incident on her podcast, "No Hesitation." She expressed disappointment in fans who point at players, especially when they have no knowledge of the rules. Cunningham emphasized that players deserve respect and should be treated like the men they are, saying, "We do deserve it, right? ... Like, grow up."
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