Sophie Cunningham made her pick for this year’s Super Bowl, and she didn’t even hesitate. While on the Show Me Something podcast, she was asked who she thought would take it all. Her answer was quick:
“Chiefs,” Cunningham said, leaving no room for drama.
Fans from Indiana, especially those who follow both the Fever and the Colts, raised eyebrows the moment the clip surfaced.
Sophie Cunningham has been a favorite around Indianapolis ever since joining the Fever, so her picking the Kansas City Chiefs instead of the local Colts naturally got reactions. But to be fair, the Chiefs are always in the mix. With Patrick Mahomes and Travis Kelce leading them every year, the team stays in the spotlight. Sophie Cunningham simply said what many football fans already think, even if Colts fans hoped she’d at least give them a friendly nod.
Some fans joked that Sophie Cunningham has already become too comfortable cheering for winners. Others pointed out that the Colts are still rebuilding and nowhere near the level of Kansas City yet. But the moment traveled fast mainly because Sophie Cunningham has a growing influence beyond basketball, and everything she says gets clipped, captioned, and debated.
Her pick also shows how comfortable she has become speaking on different sports. Sophie Cunningham moves from basketball conversations to NFL talk with ease, and fans enjoy how open she is on podcasts. It isn’t just about tossing a prediction. She gives simple answers that spark bigger conversations.
Even if Colts fans didn’t love her choice, they took it with humor. And as long as Sophie Cunningham keeps delivering entertainment on and off the court, Indiana fans will keep listening—Chiefs prediction or not.
Sophie Cunningham’s OKC Take Adds Another Layer To Her Growing Sports Opinions
Sophie Cunningham didn’t stop with her Super Bowl pick. She also shared her early thoughts on next season’s NBA race, and fans reacted just as quickly. When asked who she sees as the strongest team right now, she said, “It’s too early, I feel like. But OKC still has a bunch of young boys who are hungry for a back-to-back. If I had to pick right now, I’d have to go Thunder. But I still think it’s so early. I have no idea.”
The comment came off casual, but fans paid attention because Sophie Cunningham rarely gives half-hearted takes. She’s been confident speaking across different sports, and this one fit right into her style. People know the Thunder have built something promising, and Sophie Cunningham pointing at their hunger matches how many analysts describe the team’s mindset.
Indiana fans, meanwhile, saw the OKC pick as another playful moment where she leans toward rising teams outside the Fever’s home city. It didn’t spark frustration, just conversation, because Sophie Cunningham has built a reputation for being honest rather than saying what people expect.
The interesting part is how she frames her views. Sophie Cunningham made it clear the season is far from settled, but she still gave OKC the early edge. Fans discussed it the same way they did her Chiefs comment—lighthearted but curious about where her sports instincts come from.
Her rising presence in sports media means more people now listen when she gives predictions, even if she keeps them simple. Sophie Cunningham blends humor and honesty, and fans like hearing her take on teams outside her own league. Whether she’s right about OKC or not, she sparked another round of talk that keeps her name active in both WNBA and general sports circles.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
