Fever news: Sophie Cunningham says ‘sass’ separates Caitlin Clark, Larry Bird

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Indiana Fever‘s Caitlin Clark and Sophie Cunningham have a synergy that most WNBA players want. The bond that grew when Cunningham first defended her teammate earned her the title of Caitlin Clark enforcer.

Cunningham was also one of the Fever players who had watched Clark’s game grow up close, and she knows her playing style well, too. Speaking recently on The Colin Cowherd podcast on The Volume, the Fever guard explained what separates Clark from NBA great Larry Bird.

When Cowherd praised the 2024 Rookie of the Year, saying, “I look at her, and I think she’s got Jordan’s ascension, Curry’s game, and Larry Bird’s personality. Am I wrong?”

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“No, I don’t think you are. I think that Larry Bird honestly might have a little bit more sass. Caitlin is just her own, her own personality, like especially off the court, like she is strictly basketball,” Cunningham replied.

“She’s got Jordan’s ascension, Curry’s game Bird’s personality”@colincowherd @ @sophaller on Caitlin Clarkpic.twitter.com/e5QvYVeQ9E

— The Volume (@TheVolumeSports) September 11, 2026

Clark was limited to only 13 games last season after her lingering back injury. She also faced a shooting slump on her way back to her signature form. However, Cunningham thinks her Fever teammate does not get the credit or flowers she deserves.

“She loves to sit on the couch. She loves (to) watch TV, she’s very simple. It’s been a blessing that she has been in our league. I think the talent has always been there in our league, but just like the eyes and the platform and how she’s transforming our game… she has done so much for our sport right now. And I don’t know why people are so reluctant to give her her flowers,” she further added.

Clark is currently averaging 22.5 points, 8.4 assists, and 3.9 rebounds in the 36 games she has played so far this season. With the mid-season break ending Thursday, September 17, the Fever next play Toronto Tempo.

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