Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham described the WNBA 3-point contest as "political" during a recent interview with The Sporting News, while also revealing she would rather watch Dancing with the Stars than compete on the show.
The comments were published on November 9, 2026, in a feature by Rodney Knuppel. Cunningham did not elaborate on why she viewed the All-Star weekend shooting competition as political, but the remark has generated discussion among basketball fans.
Regarding the popular dance competition series, the 28-year-old sharpshooter said she prefers being a viewer rather than a participant, a stance that surprised some followers given her competitive reputation on the court.
