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Like many sports fans today, AJ Dillon is locked in the WNBA, but that’s not because Caitlin Clark.
Actually, this is one of her teammates – Sophie Cunningham – Philadelphia Eagles Run back to the TV.
In a recent interview with Fox News Digital, Dillon said he was “like all fans who became a fan a week ago” when Cunningham defended Clark’s defense, who was fouled earlier in the game for her blatant foul on her own, which led to huge chaos in the court.
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AJ Dillon and Sophie Cunningham. (Imagn)
Dillon said he was discussing the matter with his brother-in-law on the podcast and said after recording that he would buy Cunningham’s jersey. Reports say Cunningham’s jerseys are not in stock, although never confirmed, Dillon Posted his purchase On social media.
Dillon said she earned newfound respect for Cunningham, whom Cunningham called it “new player” to protect the team’s best player.
“Caitlin Clark is obviously the best player on that team, arguably the best player in the WNBA, if not the best player. Jayne is in paineveryone will be there. I respect this team. ” Dillon told Fox News Numbers.
Indiana fever guard Sophie Cunningham took photos on Wednesday, April 30, 2025 at Indiana Fever Media Day at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis. (Grace Smith / Indystar / USA Today Network via Imagen Images)
Dillon added that he plans to make his jersey debut on the ship on July 4.
“I’m a fan and I like the way of playing this game, it’s just a tough player for the team, not letting anyone push teammates, I like that.”
The whole ordeal happened when Connecticut Sun Guard Jassie Sheldon shot Clark last week. Marina Mabrey also pushed her to the floor. Cunningham put Sheldon under the basket in the fourth quarter and the two were deported.
Indiana fever guard Sophie Cunningham, #8 and Connecticut Sun Guard, #4, play in the second half of the WNBA basketball game in Indianapolis on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
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“During that time, it was just part of the game. I think the referees have something to do with it. It’s been a buildup over the years, just not protecting the star players in the WNBA,” Cunningham said. Tell reporters A few days after the team lost to the Golden State Romance. “At the end of the day, I’m going to protect my teammates. That’s what I’m going to do.”
Fox News’s Ryan Gaydos contributed to the report.
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