In a shocking turn of events, WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has come out swinging against the league’s decision to expand to new cities, calling into question the “thought process” behind the move. In a recent interview with Satire News, Cunningham expressed her doubts about the WNBA’s expansion plans.
“I’m not so sure what the thought process is behind adding new cities to the league,” Cunningham stated. “I mean, do we really need teams in places like Albuquerque or Des Moines? What’s next, a team in Antarctica?”
Cunningham’s comments have sparked a firestorm of controversy within the basketball community, with fans and players alike weighing in on the debate. Some have praised Cunningham for speaking her mind, while others have criticized her for being out of touch with the WNBA’s growth strategy.
In response to Cunningham’s criticism, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert released a statement defending the league’s expansion efforts. “We believe that adding new teams in underserved markets is crucial to the growth and success of the WNBA,” Engelbert said. “We are confident that these new cities will embrace women’s basketball and help us reach new audiences.”
However, Cunningham remains unconvinced. “I just don’t see the logic in expanding to cities that have never shown much interest in women’s basketball,” she said. “I mean, who even lives in Albuquerque anyway? Probably just a bunch of aliens from Area 51.”
Despite the backlash, Cunningham shows no signs of backing down from her controversial stance. “I’m just saying what everyone else is thinking,” she declared. “If the WNBA wants to succeed, they need to focus on quality, not quantity. And let’s face it, a team in Antarctica would probably have better attendance than some of these new cities.”
As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Sophie Cunningham is not afraid to speak her mind, even if it means ruffling a few feathers in the process. Love her or hate her, you can’t deny that she’s bringing some much-needed sass to the world of women’s basketball.
