In what seems to be a never-ending cycle of controversy, Phoenix Mercury star Sophie Cunningham has once again found herself in hot water. This time, it’s all because of a team photo.
During the league’s offseason, the Mercury decided to do a photo shoot to generate some excitement for the upcoming 2025 season. Cunningham, along with her teammates Kahleah Copper and Natasha Cloud, posed together in a series of pictures. They all rocked matching outfits consisting of black roll-neck sweaters, light blue jeans, and white socks.
But it was one particular picture that caused an uproar online and landed Cunningham in the crosshairs of angry fans. In the photo, she can be seen sitting on top of Copper, while her Black teammate lies on the floor with her feet up. This photo instantly sparked accusations of racial insensitivity and was met with widespread criticism.
Fans wasted no time in expressing their outrage, flooding social media with scathing comments directed at Cunningham. Many cited the photo as an example of racial disrespect and insensitivity, accusing her of perpetuating harmful stereotypes.
Fans are still expressing their disappointment and frustration at the seemingly never-ending cycle of racially insensitive incidents in sports. The call for athletes to be more mindful and educated about the impact of their actions resonates louder than ever. It’s time for a change, and hopefully, Cunningham’s experience will serve as a wake-up call for all involved.
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