Sophie Cunningham is keeping it classy heading into the WNBA Finals.
The Atlanta Dream are set to take on the Golden State Valkyries in the 2026 WNBA Finals. Cunningham and the Fever fell to the Las Vegas Aces in the first round of the WNBA Playoffs. Cunningham, 30, has some major history with players on the Dream.
Cunningham famously got into it with Dream veteran DeWanna Bonner. Bonner was the player on the receiving end of her infamous “point” moment. It was that moment, in part, that catapulted Cunningham into notoriety.
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But Cunningham is taking the high road right now.
The Indiana Fever guard had major praise for Bonner and the Dream as they clinched a WNBA Finals appearance.
“But you have to give Atlanta credit too, man. Their roster this year, adding DeWanna Bonner, I think that experience, and that leadership, and veteranness has absolutely helped them dial in on what’s important,” Cunningham said on her “No Hesitation” podcast with Drew Hanlen.
She added: “Jordin Canada man. She’s a beast … she is kind of the head of the snake sometimes.”
It’s cool to see Cunningham giving the Dream their props
It wouldn’t be shocking for someone like Cunningham to have a bitter taste in their mouth right now, especially toward the Dream, who are playing in the WNBA Finals when the Indiana Fever think they should be there, too.
But Cunningham is showing some objectiveness and giving the Dream their rightful props – and they’ve earned it.
Few WNBA teams in recent memory have been as impressive during the postseason as the Dream have been.
Game 1 of the 2026 WNBA Finals is set for Saturday.
