Allisha Gray's gesture in WNBA Finals sparks fan debate over Sophie Cunningham
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 25, 2026, 5:51 AM
Last updated Oct 25, 2026
During Game 4 of the WNBA Finals, Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray celebrated a basket, leading to misinterpretations of her gesture as an homage to Sophie Cunningham. While both players have garnered attention this season, fans highlighted the differences between their performances, with Gray averaging 14.4 points in the postseason compared to Cunningham's lower statistics. The controversy showcases the differing perceptions of both players' skills and contributions, as Cunningham enters the offseason as a free agent while Gray continues as a key player on a championship-contending team.
- •Allisha Gray celebrated a basket in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals.
- •Some fans misconstrued her gesture as a tribute to Sophie Cunningham.
- •Gray has significantly outperformed Cunningham in postseason scoring.
- •Cunningham is a free agent entering the offseason after a disappointing performance.
- •The incident reflects differing fan perceptions of the two players.
- 5:51 AMYahoo Sports — WNBA fans react to Allisha Gray ‘channeling’ Sophie Cunningham through iconic pose during Finals
"Atlanta Dream guard Allisha Gray’s celebration after a bucket in Game 4 of the WNBA Finals is widely being misunderstood as a reference to Sophie Cunningham. Cunningham became one of the most famous players in the WNBA this season on the back of her visibility as Caitlin Clark’s teammate on the Indiana Fever, as well as her outspoken beliefs on trans athletes being excluded from competing in women’s sports.
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