Sophie Cunningham has become one of the WNBA’s most entertaining personalities, both on and off the court, and her latest social media interaction only added to that reputation.
The Indiana Fever guard has embraced one of the league’s biggest viral moments of the season after her memorable on-court exchange with Phoenix Mercury veteran DeWanna Bonner turned into a popular internet meme. Now, Cunningham is proving she’s just as amused by it as everyone else.
Sophie Cunningham reacts to fan-made calendar featuring viral meme
During Indiana’s June 22 matchup against the Mercury, Cunningham and Bonner were involved in one of the game’s most memorable moments. Late in the fourth quarter, the two veterans exchanged words after tensions flared, leading officials to assess double technical fouls. What stood out, however, wasn’t the technicals—it was Cunningham’s response.
Instead of arguing back, Cunningham simply pointed at Bonner for roughly 22 seconds while Bonner continued talking, creating an instantly recognizable image that quickly spread across social media. After the game, Cunningham admitted the gesture was intentional because she realized it was frustrating Bonner.
“I was just kind of pointing and she’s like, ‘Don’t you point at me!’ I was like, ‘Oh, shouldn’t have said that.’ And I didn’t say a word,” Cunningham explained.
Since then, fans have turned the screenshot into countless memes. The latest creation may be the funniest yet.
An Instagram account called Sports Hub compiled several of the viral edits into a mock 2027 calendar featuring Cunningham’s pointing pose throughout each month. When Cunningham saw the post, she couldn’t help but join the conversation.
“Wait, can I get one?” she commented.
Cunningham embraces one of the WNBA’s biggest memes
It didn’t take long for Sports Hub to respond.
“OMG Sophie, we will give you the calendar for free,” the account replied.
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Cunningham has never been afraid to laugh at herself, and her response only fueled fans’ appreciation for the Fever guard’s personality. Rather than distancing herself from the viral moment, she’s fully embraced it, turning what started as an intense on-court confrontation into a lighthearted interaction with fans.
That’s become part of Cunningham’s appeal throughout the 2026 season. Whether it’s her candid interviews, tunnel fashion, social media posts or competitive fire during games, she’s consistently shown she’s comfortable letting fans see her authentic personality. And if the calendar actually arrives, Cunningham may soon own the most unique piece of WNBA fan merchandise inspired by one of the season’s most unforgettable moments.