Sophie Kanhingham WNBA explains controversial comments on extension cities

Indiana Feature Star Sofar Kaningsham match Criticism for comments WNBA for expansion as the next two markets to choose Cleveland and Detroit.

League announced that she would get two cities and Philadelphia WNB team In an announcement this week at the end of 2030, Kanhingham was motivated to ask such a question to those who wanted to expand such cities.

Kanningham told reporters on July 1, “I do not know how enthusiastic people are to go to Detroit or (Cleveland).”

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June 27, 2025; Dallas, Texas, USA; Indiana Fever Guard Sophie Kanningham ()) Back up the court during a match against Dallas Wings at the American Airlines Center. (Jerome Miron-Amagon Image)

Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Kanhingham explained his comments and defended “Blue-Coloring Working People” related to Cleveland and Detroit.

“First of all, I know the history of WNBA. I know that both those cities have teams before and we got where we were, so I am grateful for it,” she said. “Broadway, off-custom lifestyle, and so what I really had was that I think it is really a problem.

“I think it would be fun to get some teams outside the NBA market. I think people think completely misinterpreted the situation. I will never talk to the middle class, blue-collar working people. I have come from here. I am in Indiana. I am in Indiana, and so I’m in Broadway Fun.

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Kanningham also responded to her comments.

“The people who do you hi, are pushing you down. And so I always live here in the middle. I think it was my personal opinion,” she said.

Kanningham has come from the family of southern farmers.

A Five Part Feature Series Through the Alma Matter of Kanningham, the University of Misinu told the roots of the southern farming of her family.

The injured Indiana Feeser Guard Sophie Kaningsgham ()) and Guard Catalin Clark (2) reacted to the bench in the first half of the WNBA game against Chicago Sky at the United Center. (Kamil Crazazensky-Imagon Image)

Kaningsham learned to drive horses and diverted the four -wheeler to the family’s grain to Silos.

“Most of our achievements have gone back to what we have learned here,” Kanningham said about working in the field. “We like to come to the fields to help us. We learned how to work hard and how to work together. This made us stronger the fields.”

Kanningham also had a special name for her farmer grandparents: “Mawa Maw and pawa paw.”

However, Kanningham suggested the Glitzier market for the WNBA expansion in her opening criticism to look at Miami and Kansas City.

“As they want to play? They are enthusiastic to play and attract fans? I think Miami would have become a good man. Everyone loves Florida. Nashville is a wonderful city. Kansas City – is a wonderful opportunity. There is a huge arena downtown that no one uses. “I am not sure what the thought process is.

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May 17, 2025; Indiananapolis, in; Indiana Fair Guard Sophie Kanhingham ()) on Saturday, May 7, on May 2, before playing with Chicago Sky at Genbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Saturday, May 22, for a photo. (Gras Smith-Imagon Image via Indistar)

“At the end of the day, you do not want to grow our league very fast. We do not want to completely dominate the team and nothing. This is a difficult situation, but, man, I do not know how enthusiastic people are Detroit or (Cleveland).”

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