Sophie Cunningham's Behavior Before Fever-Dream Game Catches the WNBA's Attention
The Indiana Fever are in action on Tuesday as they look to make it three straight wins amid Caitlin Clark's injury absence. It's a road game for the 4-4 Fever with the Atlanta Dream hosting a shorthanded Indiana side at Gateway Center Arena.
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The WNBA posted a video of the Fever's arrival at the venue, which was an opportunity for the players to show off their pregame outfits. Six-time All-Star DeWanna Bonner immediately stood out with her all-black ensemble that featured a halter-style top and wide-leg trousers.
Bonner was more than happy to strike a pose for the cameras, too. Coming next to her was Sophie Cunningham, whose fit didn't exactly match her teammate's powerful, fashion-forward look. The seventh-year guard went for a simpler, sportier vibe that featured an oversized long-sleeve sweatshirt, black leggings, a pair of white sneakers and a white baseball cap.
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) shoots the ball.Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images
Cunningham was visibly shocked after seeing Bonner strut her stuff like she was on a fashion runway, and she admittedly did not know how she was going to follow up her teammate's pose.
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Cunningham tried her best, and her hilarious behavior caught the attention of the WNBA.
"When the group chat didn't discuss a dress code. DeWanna Bonner pulled up looking runway ready, and Sophie Cunningham didn't know how to follow it up 🤣," the league wrote.
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As the WNBA indicated in its post, Bonner and Cunningham clearly failed to coordinate their outfits. It looked like they were attending two entirely different events.
At the end of the day, though, both players headed into the arena with the same goal in mind, and that is to get the W. Cunningham, however, will need to support her team from the sidelines as she continues to nurse an ankle injury.
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Cunningham, who joined the Fever as an offseason recruit, will miss her third straight game due to the ankle issue, but she could potentially return in Indiana's next contest, which is on Saturday against the defending champions, New York Liberty.
Related: WNBA Makes Official Statement on Caitlin Clark in Fever-Sky Game
Related: Fans Notice the Same Thing in New Photo of Caitlin Clark After Unfortunate Injury News
Related: Caitlin Clark Hilariously Got Into It With Fever Teammate on Friday
This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 10, 2025, where it first appeared.
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