Cunningham didn’t hold back in closing the segment, using explicit language to describe those who still question Clark’s place in the league. There was no mistaking her point: Clark is the face of the WNBA.

Later in the final seconds, with the Fever leading by 17, Sheldon drove on a fast break against Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, who delivered a hard foul, seemingly in response to Sheldon’s earlier contact with Clark. The Fever went on to win that game, 88-71.

WNBA star Sophie Cunningham has been pitched to join professional wrestling after emerging as Indiana Fever star Caitlin Clar's enforcer.