Sophie Cunningham couldn’t help but react with disbelief after Caitlin Clark appeared in a widely shared photo alongside comedy legend Adam Sandler.
The Indiana Fever rookie attended Sandler’s “You’re My Best Friend” tour event on Monday night at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, her home arena, and met the actor backstage.
Sandler later posted a photo of their encounter on Instagram, writing, “Indiana! Holy cow! Great Monday hang! Can’t wait for the next one! @gainbridgefieldhouse.”
The post quickly gained attention, racking up over 112,000 likes in just a few hours. Fans were thrilled to see Clark with the beloved comedian, but it was Cunningham‘s comment that stood out. She simply wrote, “NO WAY,” summing up the surprise many felt seeing the two together.
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Clark kept things simple but stylish for the occasion, wearing a white cropped turtleneck featuring safety pin details, priced at $295, paired with classic blue jeans. Her appearance didn’t go unnoticed, drawing admiration from fans both for the look and the moment.
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Sophie Cunningham joined the Fever ahead of the 2024 WNBA season and quickly earned support from the fan base. Although her year was disrupted by injuries – including a torn MCL that brought her season to an early end – she averaged 8.6 points on 43.2% shooting across 30 games.
As she enters free agency, Cunningham has expressed interest in returning to Indiana, but she’s also open to exploring other opportunities.
“When you’ve been through this type of season together, when you’re invested in each other’s lives outside of basketball, of course you want to come back,” she said in her exit interview.
“I’m definitely gonna be entertaining other teams, other offers, but… I’ve had a great time here, and I’d like to continue that. But I also think with the new CBA, there’s a lot on the line.”
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