Those comments, unsurprisingly, got picked apart, with the cities of Cleveland and Detroit responding, WNBA fans quickly reminding Cunningham of the history of the WNBA in those cities, and many pointing out the hypocrisy of complaints about Detroit and Cleveland from a player in Indianapolis.

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has become a fan favorite ever since her move to the Indiana Fever. But she hasn't just been a warm body on the bench, she's been playing her part and performing very well in the process.