Sophie Cunningham says there’s a WNBA player who ‘literally plays like a dude’
· Yahoo Sports
Looking at the trajectory of the game today, Sophie Cunningham has given the ultimate compliment to the Minnesota Lynx’s Olivia Miles.
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Drafted No. 2 overall, rookie guard Olivia Miles has made an immediate splash for the Minnesota Lynx. Stepping straight into a starting role, Miles has put up incredible numbers, averaging 19.7 points, 6.0 assists, and 4.6 rebounds per game.
Miles made WNBA history as the fastest player ever to reach 400 points, 100 rebounds, and 100 assists, hitting the mark in just 22 games.
And she’s even had shouts in the MVP race, as well as calls for an appearance for Team USA at the FIBA World Cup, which shows just how much of an impact she’s made.
Sophie Cunningham is a big fan of Olivia Miles
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has her own plaudits for how she’s conducted herself on and off the court, as she closes the gap on Caitlin Clark’s popularity.
However, she’s been singing the praises of other WNBA players, including Olivia Miles.
Speaking to Colin Cowherd, she said: “You really see the athleticism really changing. People can dunk. People are fast as hell and it’s like Olivia Miles. She is a rookie. Like she’s killing it and she literally plays like a dude and that is no disrespect. Like that is one of the highest compliments you can ever get.”
Of course, given the ongoing transgender debate, some may say that the comment is a bit ironic. But, given the way in which she said it, there aren’t many better compliments.
Despite playing in the WNBA for less than a season, Olivia Miles has earned immediate respect across the league, earning high praise from legends like Sue Bird, too.
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