Sophie Cunningham addresses backlash over MVP comments on teammates

Sophie Cunningham of the Indiana Fever responded to backlash regarding her MVP comments about teammates Caitlin Clark and Kelsey Mitchell ahead of Friday's game against the Toronto Tempo. Cunningham clarified that her support for Mitchell did not diminish Clark's achievements, emphasizing both players' importance to the team. Mitchell has been a standout, breaking the Fever's scoring record this season and achieving a WNBA milestone with 20 points in 24 consecutive games. The MVP discussion is gaining traction as Cunningham names Mitchell as her personal pick, indicating both players merit recognition without rivalry being necessary.

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