WNBA star Sophie Cunningham is navigating the toughest game of her career off the court. After undergoing surgery for a torn MCL in her right knee, the Indiana Fever guard shared on her “Show Me Something” podcast that her doctor delivered truly uplifting news: “They said for my age, and for what I do for a living, that my knees are looking real nice.” And with her trademark wit, she quipped back: “That’s what he said.”
While it’s a silver lining amid a season-ending injury, Cunningham’s road to full recovery hasn’t been easy. In a candid Instagram Story, she revealed the daily discomfort: “starving but can’t move…this damn couch is the only place comfortable for my knee.” The realities of rehab mobility challenges, frustration, and lingering discomfort are all too real.
This injury isn’t just a physical blow it’s an emotional one too. After colliding with Connecticut Sun’s Bria Hartley on August 17, Cunningham was ruled out for the remainder of the 2025 season as the team confirmed her MCL tear. Yet, despite the pain and the emotional weight, her maturity and spirit shine through. Instead of placing blame, she expressed understanding: she called the collision a basketball play, stressed her friendship with Hartley, and urged fans to stop targeting her teammate.
Sophie Cunningham’s journey right now is about perseverance. Her doctor may see a “nice” knee, but we all feel that sting of seeing a star benched. Here’s to hoping her recovery is as strong as her spirit. Your heartbreak is shared, Sophie, you’ve got this.
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