Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham’s latest social media post sparked fiery comments from fans. Among those who chimed in was WNBA star Caitlin Clark, who had a perfect comeback to her teammate’s daring photo.
In an Instagram update, she caught everyone’s eye with a striking photo that was impossible to ignore.
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The photo featured Cunningham in a cowboy-inspired look, but made it edgier by her wearing a black bikini and a fringe leather jacket. She completed the look with a cowboy hat and leather boots for a dramatic Western-chic vibe.
“Back when my knee was healthy,” she wrote.
The post not only showcased her confidence and amazing style but also quickly drew huge praise from fans.
“Sophie Cunningham, Country Queen,” a follower said.
“Lord have mercy,” a user wrote, hinting at just how jaw-dropping the post was.
“I was trying to check out your knee, but your booty filed for full custody of my attention,” a fan playfully commented.
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“If Instagram crashes today, it’s because of this pic,” another noted.
Amid all the waves of delightful reactions from her followers, one comment in particular stood out.
Clark’s hilarious reaction added to the buzz.
“Jeez, Sophie,” she wrote, followed by another comment saying, “Can’t like this.”
The reaction prompted Cunningham to respond with a witty yet sarcastic reply and write, “@caitlinclark22 wanna buy a truck? I can get you a good deal.”
The Fever guard will miss the remainder of the 2025 WNBA season after being sidelined by an injury.
During the team’s matchup against the Connecticut Sun on August 17, she sustained an injury to her right knee.
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It was later confirmed that she had suffered a torn MCL.
Despite the injury, the former Mizzou star remained thankful for her teammates’ support and stayed optimistic as she began her road to recovery.
“I’m just thankful to be where I’m at and be with the organization and the girls that I’m with,” she mentioned on her podcast,Show Me Something, adding, “because they have brought life and my love of basketball back. And, so, I’m really in weirdly good spirits.”
Unfortunately, the same is also true for her teammate, as Clark remains sidelined due to various injuries, including a bone bruise in her left ankle and a right groin strain.
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With all the setbacks, the 2024 WNBA Rookie of the Year expressed her frustrations but remained determined to come back stronger.
“It’s not like I have a training camp to build up to play in my first game again. It’s like no, you’re tossed into Game 30 — like, ‘Go try to play well.’ It’s hard, it really is,” she said during her appearance on Sue Bird’s podcast, Bird’s Eye View.
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