WNBA Star Sophie Cunningham Sends Message To Her Haters

Originally posted on The Spun | By Tzvi Machlin | Last updated Oct 8, 2025 4:36 PM ET

The 2025 WNBA season didn't go the way Sophie Cunningham, Caitlin Clark and the Indiana Fever hoped it would, to say the least. But as the team heads into a crucial offseason, Cunningham has a message for her haters.

Joining Indiana following an offseason trade with the Phoenix Mercury, Cunningham quickly emerged as not only one of the most popular players on the team, but the league as well. Her personality, on-court toughness and off-court charm earned her lucrative endorsements within weeks of the season starting and her brand has exploded as a result.

So with the season now over, Cunningham decided to rub her success in everyone else's faces using one of her favorite tools: TikTok.

@sophiecham
Unbothered. #fyp
♬ original sound - ParisHilton

Message heard loud and clear.

Cunningham's 2025 season was cut short by a knee injury but there's hope that she'll be better for the 2026 season. She finished 2025 having played 30 games, starting 13, and averaging 8.6 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.2 assists per game.

SAN FRANCISCO, CA - JUNE 19: Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) looks on before a WNBA game between the Golden State Valkyries and the Indiana Fever on June 19, 2025 at Chase Center in San Francisco, CA. (Photo by Matthew Huang/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)Icon Sportswire/Getty Images

The 2025 Indiana Fever season

2025 was defined by resilience, injuries, and limited postseason success. The Fever finished the regular season with a 17–13 record and made the playoffs for a second year in a row. Despite facing significant challenges, especially due to Clark’s early exit from the season Indiana maintained momentum. The team also claimed its first-ever WNBA Commissioner's Cup title, defeating Minnesota in the final and handing Natasha Howard MVP honors for her performance.

In the postseason, the Fever leaned into their identity as underdogs. They edged past the Atlanta Dream (2–1) in the First Round, then battled through to a close 5-game semifinal series vs. the Las Vegas Aces, ultimately falling short. Along the way, Indiana’s depth, tenacity, and coaching adjustments stood out, especially given their injury-plagued roster.

Ultimately though, the season will be remembered as a largely lost year due to the absence of their most popular players.

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

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