Aug 5, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham arrives before the game against the LA Sparks at the Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images© Kirby Lee-Imagn Images.

WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Annoyed By 'Creepy Old Men'

Originally posted on The Spun | By Chris Rosvoglou | Last updated Apr 9, 2026 3:36 PM ET

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham isn't afraid to get brutally honest about her life on and off the hardwood.

Earlier this week, Cunningham was unveiled as a rookie model for Sports Illustrated Swimsuit. Her rookie photoshoot took place in Florida, as she enjoyed her time on set with WNBA superstar Napheesa Collier and track star Melissa Jefferson-Wooden.

Cunningham also met up with GQ Sports for an exclusive interview this week. She was asked to share the "wildest fan interaction" of her career.

"You're asking the right person," Cunningham said. "I get a lot of old creepy men so that would be the extreme no so good experiences."

Thankfully, Cunningham has racked up plenty of great experiences with young fans during her WNBA career.

"The great experiences are all the little boys and girls who are just so excited and new to the WNBA and want to be like us," Cunningham said. "Inspiring them is probably like the most fulfilling thing you can do."

The 2026 season could be quite hectic for Cunningham.

In addition to fulfilling her duties on the hardwood, Cunningham will help USA Network in a contributor role.

“I’m back baby and with a NEW SQUAAAAD,” Cunningham wrote on Instagram. “I’m joining the @usasports team throughout the year to contribute to studio coverage of @wnba games on @usanetwork.”

There's no doubt that Cunningham, who is an unrestricted free agent this offseason, will be extremely busy once the WNBA season begins on May 8.

This article first appeared on The Spun and was syndicated with permission.

More must-reads: