Sophie Cunningham just threw out the most wild business pitch imaginable, and it involves WNBA legend Diana Taurasi, a yacht, and a whole lot of sun. The Indiana Fever guard isn’t holding back on who she’d want to partner with for this venture, making it clear it needs to be on Taurasi’s budget. It’s an absolute mic drop.
A Business Idea That’s Pure Paradise
That’s right, Cunningham is dreaming big, picturing a business that’s less “corporate office” and more “permanent vacation.” She described it as being on a yacht, out on a lake or the ocean, with drinks flowing and everyone getting a killer tan. She even agreed the whole concept sounds a lot like the popular reality show, “Below Deck.” When asked about her ideal partner, Cunningham didn’t hesitate, “I’d probably go Diana Taurasi because she has the finances,” she said. “And then the business would be like being on a yacht, on a boat, on a lake or on the ocean. You know, drinks flowing, you’re getting a nice tan. But definitely on her budget, not mine.” It sounds like pure paradise, and honestly, who wouldn’t want in on that? The crucial detail, of course, is that it’s all hypothetical unless Taurasi is picking up the tab!
From GOAT Mentor to Floor-Spacing Star
The joke about Taurasi’s finances makes total sense when you look at their history. Cunningham spent her first six WNBA seasons with the Phoenix Mercury, playing right alongside Taurasi after being drafted 13th overall in 2019. She’s been super open about how much Taurasi influenced her career, calling her the GOAT and praising her insane competitiveness, amazing personality, and undeniable professionalism. You know that kind of mentor relationship shapes you.
And it definitely looks like it’s paid off, because Cunningham is absolutely balling out this 2026 season for the Indiana Fever. She’s played 35 games, averaging a solid 8.8 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game. Her shooting splits are flat-out impressive: 45.8 percent from three-point range, 48.4 percent from the field, and a rock-solid 88.6 percent from the free-throw line. Those numbers tell you she’s not just a good shooter, she’s a *valuable* floor spacer.
The Fever are sitting pretty at 24-12, currently third in the standings, and Cunningham’s efficiency is a huge part of that. She’s got a 64.1 percent effective field-goal percentage, showing just how impactful she is without even needing the ball in her hands constantly. She can move without the ball, hit those crucial open threes, and make defenses pay for ignoring her. Her performance is a big reason why the Fever are making noise. With her playing this well, maybe that yacht dream isn’t so far-fetched after all, especially if the Fever keep climbing! It’s all about leveraging that success, right?
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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