Sophie Cunningham Twerking Gone Viral, Caitlin Clark Rejects Fan Request
The Indiana Fever made history on the court, but it was Sophie Cunningham who lit up the internet.
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Following the Fever's stunning 74–59 Commissioner's Cup victory over the Minnesota Lynx, Cunningham celebrated the franchise's first Cup title with a move no one saw coming. As her teammates posed with the trophy and popped champagne, Cunningham turned toward the locker room camera, dropped into a twerk, and instantly set social media ablaze.
The moment lasted mere seconds. But in the modern sports world, that's more than enough to go viral.
Yet amid the noise, Cunningham's moment sparked a surge of interest in the Fever, and that may be the most important point of all. In a league that still fights for media attention, this viral moment kept the spotlight firmly on Indiana's night of triumph.
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And it wasn't just Cunningham who had fans talking. Her postgame Instagram carousel, a behind-the-scenes blend of Fever travel, court highlights, and locker room laughs, drew major reactions from teammates Caitlin Clark and Lexie Hull.
Yet the real social media moment came when a fan begged Clark in the comments: 'Come on CC, shake it!'
Clark's response? Blunt and honest: 'I don't think you guys want that.'
A witty rejection that instantly became its meme, reinforcing Clark's cool confidence even from the sidelines.
Clark has missed the Fever's last three games with a groin strain, but her absence didn't slow Indiana down. The Fever erased a 13-point deficit in the Commissioner's Cup Final behind a dominant 18–0 run in the second quarter.
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Natasha Howard was named the unanimous Cup MVP, finishing with 16 points, 12 rebounds, and a commanding defensive performance against Lynx star Napheesa Collier. Aliyah Boston added a double-double, while Cunningham dropped 13 points, including a game-sealing three in the fourth quarter.
The Fever's win proved they're more than just the Caitlin Clark show. They're deep, resilient, and capable of rising under pressure. And Sophie Cunningham? She's now the unofficial hype queen of a team brimming with confidence.
While Commissioner's Cup wins don't count toward regular season standings, they carry real weight in pride and prize money. The Fever's $500,000 win shows a rising powerhouse, and Cunningham's postgame twerk, for better or worse, ensured the moment wasn't forgotten.
As for Caitlin Clark, her focus remains on getting healthy. But between her playful jabs on Instagram and the Fever's statement win without her, Indiana fans suddenly find themselves with something rare: swagger, depth, and momentum.
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In 2025, the Fever aren't just competing. They're vibing and dancing, all the way to relevance.
Related: New Video Shows How Caitlin Clark Gets Hit During Game, Fever Teammate Gets Revenge
This story was originally reported by Fadeaway World on Jul 2, 2025, where it first appeared.
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