Fever’s Sophie Cunningham gains surprise defenders amid online backlash

The WNBA All-Star weekend is underway and so are the live streams.

Minnesota Lynx guards Courtney Williams and Natisha Hiedeman have been broadcasting their All-Star experience live from Indianapolis on Twitch, giving fans a behind-the-scenes look at the festivities.

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But during one of their streams, things took a turn when Indiana Fever’s Sophie Cunningham appeared on camera  and the chat grew with negative comments.

Rather than ignore it, Williams and Hiedeman clapped back at the hate, defending Cunningham in a moment that’s now going viral.

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“Anyone who has anything negative to say about Sophie — ban them,” they agreed.
“They’re not welcome on this stream. It ain’t nothing but love.”

The strong show of support caught fans off guard, especially since Cunningham has been at the center of heated conversations this season. Her intense playing style and a few physical moments on the court have sparked plenty of debate among WNBA fans.

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Still, the Lynx duo made it clear: no hate allowed.