Sophie Cunningham, the Indiana Fever veteran wing who is absolutely scorching the nets at 43.7% from beyond the arc, got snubbed from the WNBA’s 3-point competition, and she is *not* holding back about it. The league decided to leave one of its very best shooters out of the showcase event, and Cunningham’s reaction says it all: she’s “not surprised,” pointing out bluntly that “the league always gets in the league’s way.” Seriously, how does that even happen? You have a talent like her, and she’s ready to put on a show and win some cash, but nope.
The Numbers Are Screaming For Cunningham
Look, this isn’t some fringe player getting overlooked. Cunningham is second in the *entire WNBA* in 3-point percentage this season, hitting a ridiculous 43.7% of her shots from deep. She averages around two makes on 4.1 attempts per game, which tells you she’s not just a sniper, she’s consistent. This isn’t a new development either. Last season, she finished third in the league in 3-point percentage, rocking a career-best 43.2% over 30 games. These are elite numbers, the kind you absolutely expect to see front and center in a skills competition. It makes you wonder what criteria they’re even using. The stats speak for themselves, and they’re shouting that Cunningham deserves to be there.
“I Need To Buy A Boat”: Cunningham’s Viral Reaction
It’s not just her shooting that makes this a head-scratcher. Cunningham brings pure entertainment value, and honestly, the league missed a huge opportunity. This is a player who recently went viral for pointing her finger at Phoenix Mercury forward DeWanna Bonner during an in-game skirmish. She’s one of the WNBA’s most recognizable personalities for a reason. So, when she said she would have “loved to win some money” because she “need[s] to buy a boat,” you know she would have brought the fire. She even took to social media, quoting trainer Drew Hanlen who tweeted, “Second in the league in 3P% & not invited to the 3-Point Contest? They’re hating on you, @sophaller” with a screenshot of the league leaders. Cunningham then added, “soooo what else is new with everyone?” before deleting the tweet, saying she “didn’t need to get into all of that.” But the message was crystal clear.
This snub isn’t just a missed opportunity for Cunningham; it’s a missed chance for the league to showcase one of its most dynamic talents. She was gearing up for the Fever’s game against the Connecticut Sun when she dropped these truth bombs, and you just know every shot she takes now is going to feel a little extra fiery. Will this fuel her? Absolutely. Get ready to watch her light it up on the court, because if the league isn’t going to give her a platform in the contest, she’ll make one on the hardwood. She’s got boat money to earn, after all.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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