Sophie Cunningham wanted to stay out of trouble after an unexpected request from a reporter
One request was enough for Sophie Cunningham to make it clear she wanted no part of it
Sophie Cunningham has quickly become a notable figure in the WNBA , not only because of the passion she brings to the court, but also because of how she gets into her opponents' heads during games. Her personality and outspoken nature have sparked conversations both on and off the court, making her one of the league's most controversial, followed and provoked players.
Her comments on transgender players in the WNBA have also brought plenty of attention, with many people accusing her of transphobia . At the same time, moments that once stood out for the way she provoked opponents, such as her famous pointing finger, have become viral.
The pointing finger became bigger than the moment itself
Those moments throughout the season have brought Cunningham plenty of attention, perhaps more than she expected or even wanted. The gesture, in particular, became so famous that fans have continued asking her to recreate it , including at her own youth basketball camp, where kids used the signature point while taking pictures with her .
It all started during a June game against Phoenix, when Cunningham silently pointed at DeWanna Bonner for 22 straight seconds during a heated exchange . The bizarre moment quickly exploded online and became one of the year's biggest WNBA memes.
But not every request is getting a yes
Now, as Cunningham left a building ahead of her game against the Indiana Fever, someone who appeared to be a photographer shouted for her to do the famous pointing gesture . The request was loud and clear, but Cunningham completely ignored it and didn't even turn toward the paparazzi waiting outside .
Apparently, Cunningham is willing to do the point for her young fans. Paparazzi, however, don't seem to be getting the same treatment. After everything that has surrounded her in recent weeks, it is possible Cunningham simply wants to stay away from the controversy, or she may have just decided to ignore a bizarre request from someone looking for a photo . Either way, safe to say she made the right call by not paying attention to the random request.
