Sophie Cunningham did not comment on LeBron James' genitalia regarding trans issues
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 31, 2026, 12:32 AM
Last updated Jul 31, 2026
WNBA player Sophie Cunningham has been misquoted in a viral claim suggesting she stated LeBron James 'doesn't have the correct genitalia' to discuss transgender women in sports. The claim originated from a satirical Facebook post, which Cunningham did not make. Fact-checkers found no credible sources to support the statement. In a past interview with ESPN, Cunningham discussed transgender women in sports but did not reference James. Lead Stories confirmed the misinformation emerged from a satirical source, emphasizing the importance of critically assessing claims on social media.
- •Cunningham did not make the allegedly inflammatory comments about James.
- •The claim originated from a satire page known for fictional content.
- •Cunningham previously discussed trans women in sports but did not mention James.
- •Fact-checkers found no supporting evidence for the claim.
- •Misinformation can affect public perceptions and discussions surrounding sports and gender.
- 12:32 AMYahoo Sports — Fact Check: Sophie Cunningham Did NOT Say LeBron James 'Doesn't Have the Correct Genitalia' To Discuss Trans Women In Sports
"Did WNBA star Sophie Cunningham say LeBron James "doesn't have the correct genitalia" to discuss transgender women in sports? No, that's not true: The claim originated on a Facebook page known for posting satirical content that carries the disclaimer, "Nothing...
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