Sophie Cunningham discusses her viral pointing moment with DeWanna Bonner
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 8:35 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Sophie Cunningham, guard for the Indiana Fever, explained her viral pointing moment at DeWanna Bonner of the Phoenix Mercury during a recent game. On her podcast, Cunningham described how she pointed at Bonner while asking a referee why Bonner did not receive a technical foul after a confrontation. The moment has sparked conversation, becoming a notable meme within the WNBA. Cunningham referred to her action as "dumb" but acknowledged it sparked a strong reaction from Bonner. The Fever and Mercury are set to meet again on July 9 in Phoenix.
- •Sophie Cunningham shared her thoughts on a pointing moment with DeWanna Bonner.
- •The incident occurred during a game resulting in multiple technical fouls.
- •Cunningham questioned a referee about the technical fouls issued.
- •The meme has become one of the biggest in sports this year.
- •The Indiana Fever and Phoenix Mercury will play again on July 9.
- 11:00 AMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham explains why she pointed at DeWanna Bonner
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham shared story behind 'dumb' DeWanna Bonner pointing meme
"Sophie Cunningham went viral for pointing at DeWanna Bonner last week. She addressed the hilarious moment on her podcast.
"We now know why Sophie Cunningham pointed at DeWanna Bonner.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 11:00 AMSophie Cunningham explains why she pointed at DeWanna Bonner
Sophie Cunningham went viral for pointing at DeWanna Bonner last week. She addressed the hilarious moment on her podcast.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 8:35 PMSophie Cunningham shared story behind 'dumb' DeWanna Bonner pointing meme
We now know why Sophie Cunningham pointed at DeWanna Bonner.
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