Sophie Cunningham’s Caitlin Clark jab goes viral and fans can’t get enough

This has become their thing

This wasn’t a one-off moment. Cunningham has built a bit of a reputation for joking about Clark, especially when it comes to her personality off the court. From teasing her about social media habits to moments like this, the back-and-forth has become a consistent theme. What makes it work is the balance. There’s no edge to it. No tension. Just two players who clearly understand each other and aren’t afraid to show it publicly.

For Clark, that matters. Her second season didn’t unfold the way many expected. Injuries limited her to just 13 games, forcing her into more of a support role while she recovered. But even during that stretch, she stayed engaged, building relationships that now appear to be carrying over into this season.

Why the Fever should embrace it

It might look like a small moment, but teams don’t manufacture this kind of interaction. It usually develops over time, often through shared adversity. Both Cunningham and Clark dealt with injuries last season. Both spent time supporting teammates from the sideline. Experiences like that tend to accelerate trust, and what fans are seeing now is the result of that process.

For the Fever, that’s a promising sign. Talent gets attention, but connection builds consistency. And if this group continues to grow both on and off the court, these viral moments may end up being early indicators of something much bigger. For now, though, the message is simple. The Fever are having fun. And judging by the reaction, fans are right there with them.

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