Sophie Cunningham Criticizes DeWanna Bonner's Indiana Fever Exit Amid Fan Booing

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham expressed her views on the controversial departure of DeWanna Bonner from the Fever and the subsequent fan reaction. Bonner, a six-time WNBA All-Star, signed with Indiana but played only nine games before stepping away for personal reasons and was eventually waived; she then returned to the Phoenix Mercury, where she began her career. During Bonner's return to Indiana, Fever fans booed her heavily, a reaction Cunningham believes Bonner should have expected given the circumstances. Cunningham criticized Bonner's lack of communication with her teammates, suggesting a simple message would have been a professional gesture that could have softened the situation. While Cunningham supported Bonner and wished her happiness, she emphasized the importance of professionalism and expressed understanding of the fans' feelings. Mercury star Kahleah Copper disagreed with the booing, calling it disrespectful to a league legend, highlighting the divided opinions surrounding the incident.