The position Exclusive: Fever’s Sophie Cunningham on the growth of the WNBA appeared first on Clutch Points.
Sophie Cunningham shares what it means to her to be part of the WNBA’s growth.
If you’ve been part of conversations about the WNBA recently, it’s no coincidence. The league has seen major growth in recent years thanks to upgraded facilities, an increase in the number of games per season, as well as the WNBA’s pursuit of adding more teams to the roster. The WNBA adds teams in Toronto (2026), Portland (2026), Cleveland (2028), Detroit (2029) and Philadelphia (2030). This year, he added the Golden State Valkyries as an interest as women’s sports are on the rise.
Advertisement
In an exclusive conversation with Indiana feverCunningham, the WNBA guard, shared her first-hand experience watching the WNBA grow even bigger. She recalled her debut in the league when she was the 13th overall pick in the 2019 WNBA Draft by the Phoenix Mercury.
“It’s been really cool, to be honest. You know, I was here my rookie season, and we sold out our crowds, but everywhere else not so much. I got a chance to play in front of a lot of fans. I was teammates with Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and some big names in our league,” Cunningham exclusively told ClutchPoints when announcing his partnership with Sun Cruiser last month. “Now, you know, you have Caitlin, who is a generational player placed in the W on the whole world map and so just the level of investment and the people that are so interested, and not just women, it’s young boys, men, girls, just like pretty much everyone. Everyone has invested in the W now and so it’s really fun to see the growth and the way people are supporting us.”
As the WNBA continues to grow in popularity, Cunningham also shared the importance of taking time to relax. The fever guard suffered a season-ending injury in August and uses her downtime to connect with a brand that matches her overall vibe.
Sun Cruiser is a hard tea made with real iced tea and real vodka. The company offers flavors such as Classic Iced Tea, Peach Iced Tea, Raspberry Iced Tea, Lemonade + Iced Tea, Lemonade, Pink Lemonade, and Strawberry Lemonade.
Advertisement
“This partnership is all about enjoying the moments of relaxation,” said Erica Taylor, Sun Cruiser Senior Brand Director. “Sophie is known for her fierce competitiveness on the field and her unfiltered, fun-loving personality off it, making her the perfect partner to champion the art of relaxation. We’re excited to sponsor her in the off-season and show that the best athletes know how to balance work and good times.”
Related: Candace Parker addresses Carmelo Anthony on taking sides in A’ja Wilson debate
Related: Candace Parker would prefer Azzi Fudd not join Paige Bueckers in Dallas
