WNBA fans were so delighted to see a video of Indiana Fever star Sophie Cunningham serving food at a community dinner event while mic’d up and interacting with everyone at the event.
In a video on X, the official Indiana Fever account posted a video of Sophie Cunningham assisting at an annual dinner event, where she was mic’d up while giving out food to the attendees. WNBA fans praised the star for being part of community events, and her warm approach to the people she interacted with.
“This is what we’re here for,” she said in the clip. “We’re here for you.”
“This is what we’re here for. We’re here for you.”❣️
Sophie Cunningham was mic’d up at the annual Aaron Nesmith Come To Our House Dinner presented by @USFoods and the Pacers Foundation helping serve warm meals to local Hoosiers to tip off the holiday season 🍞🧅 pic.twitter.com/JynmHk2B4J
— Indiana Fever (@IndianaFever) November 8, 2025
The post caption read: “Sophie Cunningham was mic’d up at the annual Aaron Nesmith Come To Our House Dinner presented by USFoods and the Pacers Foundation helping serve warm meals to local Hoosiers to tip off the holiday season.”
Fans were awed by her presence and entire demeanor, that they could not help but appreciate her.
“She has always ready to lend a hand with happiness on top,” one fan said, adding in a star heart emoji.
She has always ready to lend a hand with happiness on top 🤩
— Richard Yap (@x666yap) November 8, 2025
Another fan echoed the same sentiment towards Cunningham.
“A woman of the people!” they said on their post. “She is a blessing to the community.”
“Sophie really knows how to work the camera and the crowd,” another fan added. “What a gal.”
Sophie Cunningham, sidelined for the 2025 WNBA season after suffering a torn right MCL in August, spent Saturday serving meals at the annual Aaron Nesmith “Come To Our House” Dinner in Indianapolis.
WNBA Fans Call for Sophie Cunningham Contract Renewal
Sophie Cunningham’s season-ending torn right MCL in August and subsequent surgery have left her squarely in recovery mode as the Fever turn their attention to 2026, but questions loom about whether she will return to Indiana when she’s healthy. Following the war reception that fans felt from her recent video, WNBA fans have started to call for the franchise to renew her contract and keep her on their roster.
“Sign her to a multi year deal,” one fan said. “She is such a great fit for this city and for this team.”
Sign her to a multi year deal. She is such a great fit for this city and for this team.
— phoenix_20_20 (@phoenix_20_20) November 8, 2025
Another fan echoed the sentiment and pointed out how highlighting Cunningham was the right choice.
“You certainly put the mic with the right person,” they said. “Just love Sophie and Fever team.”
So far, Sop[hie Cunningham’s contract with the Fever has expired and she remains a free agent. WNBA fans are still on the lookout for her future in the league in the coming seasons.
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