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.
- 8:35 PMYahoo Sports — Sophie Cunningham shared story behind 'dumb' DeWanna Bonner pointing meme
"We now know why Sophie Cunningham pointed at DeWanna Bonner.
Sources
External linksOriginal reporting and copyright belong to the linked sources. SportsNewsReport.com aggregates and links — it does not republish full articles.
Related Stories
Last 14 days- WNBA•Jun 27, 2026, 10:30 PMKahleah Copper on Alyssa Thomas-Caitlin Clark suspension: Not 'handled the right way'
- WNBA•Jun 27, 2026, 10:00 PMNate Tibbetts questions WNBA’s suspension process around Alyssa Thomas: ‘This was not a thorough investigation’
- Basketball•Jun 27, 2026, 9:52 PMDepartment of Education Uses Viral Sophie Cunningham Meme in Response to Sec McMahon Impeachment Calls
- WNBA•Jun 27, 2026, 8:56 PMLip-reading breakdown of Fever-Mercury tango has NSFW Caitlin Clark response
- WNBA•Jun 27, 2026, 7:59 PMSophie Cunningham blasts WNBA for not protecting Caitlin Clark from 'targeting'
- WNBA•Jun 27, 2026, 6:18 PMMercury players rally around Alyssa Thomas after WNBA suspension for Caitlin Clark incident
