Candace Parker comments on Sophie Cunningham's viral pointing incident
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 9, 2026, 5:40 AM
Last updated Jul 9, 2026
Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston discussed the viral pointing gesture by Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham during their Post Moves podcast. The incident occurred on June 22 when Cunningham pointed at DeWanna Bonner after a foul call against Caitlin Clark. This act led to both players receiving technical fouls. Parker found humor in the security personnel's struggle to maintain order during the situation. Also, Parker expressed concern over Clark being voted only 11th among guards by WNBA players, questioning the decision-making of her peers.
- •Cunningham's pointing gesture was deemed taunting and resulted in a technical foul.
- •The incident occurred during Indiana's win over Phoenix at Gainbridge Fieldhouse.
- •Candace Parker criticized the ranking of Caitlin Clark among WNBA guards.
- •Parker and Boston found Cunningham's actions amusing amidst the tension.
- •Both players received technical fouls for their conduct during the game.
- 5:40 AMYahoo Sports — “Security Can Barely Keep It Together”: Candace Parker Responds After Fever Teammate Explains Sophie Cunningham’s Viral Gesture
"Candace Parker and Aliyah Boston revisited the viral Sophie Cunningham pointing meme on Wednesday’s episode of their Post Moves podcast. And beyond the pointing itself, the two appeared to have spotted something else about the moment that had gone largely unnoticed, and it is equally hilarious.
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