Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham shared her concerns about breast implants on her podcast Show Me Something, citing the physical risks of playing professional basketball
Sophie Cunningham reacted candidly when asked about implants during a podcast discussion(Image: Show Me Something)
Sophie Cunningham’s expression revealed everything the instant the question was posed.
The Indiana Fever guard, recognized for her candid demeanor and expanding profile beyond the sharing her straightforward dating rule with men on the podcast. court as she enters unrestricted free agency, found herself in the spotlight during an episode of her podcast Show Me Something, which debuted in July of last year, when the discussion shifted to breast implants.
Initially, Cunningham maintained a lighthearted approach. “I mean, if you got it, flaunt it. If you got it, flaunt it,” she remarked when discussing appearances in general. This followed her previously sharing her straightforward dating rule with men on the podcast.
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However, once the subject turned to whether she’d ever contemplate implants herself, her demeanor shifted. Her response was swift and telling.
“But I would be so scared of getting them because I just feel like…” Cunningham started, before her co-host, West Wilson, interjected with the clear worry. “Of taking an elbow.” Cunningham responded without pause. “Yes, oh my gosh. Straight to the ER.”
Wilson then offered the statement that captured the danger in straightforward terms: “Deflated breast implants, out indefinitely.” Cunningham chuckled, but didn’t dispute it. “Yeah, that’d be my luck. That’d literally be my luck, but whatever.”
Since becoming part of the Fever and competing alongside Caitlin Clark, Cunningham has earned a reputation as one of the league’s most physical guards, someone prepared to take contact, engage in confrontations, and defend teammates during intense situations.
That competitive spirit was evident throughout her college career at Missouri, where she emerged as one of the program’s premier players. Over four seasons, she posted averages of 17.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 3.0 assists, cementing her status as one of the most accomplished players in the school’s history and a legitimate WNBA prospect.
Sophie Cunningham is a highly-regarded free agent this WNBA offseason(Image: Photo by Ron Jenkins/Getty Images)
Chosen 13th overall by the Phoenix Mercury in the 2019 WNBA Draft, Cunningham spent multiple seasons honing her skills at the professional level before joining Indiana in 2025 through a multi-team trade.
With the Fever, her responsibilities expanded beyond simply scoring or facilitating. She transformed into an enforcer.
That persona was solidified in a viral incident when she was thrown out after confronting Jacy Sheldon in defense of Caitlin Clark, strengthening her reputation as a player prepared to protect teammates regardless of the repercussions.
Her 2025 campaign, though, was ended prematurely by a torn MCL, an injury that sidelined her during a pivotal period.
Cunningham is presently an unrestricted free agent entering the 2026 WNBA season, adding another dimension to her growing profile as she considers her next step.