Sophie Cunningham, a guard for the Indiana Fever, was fined $500 for a TikTok post that criticized the league's referees. The TikTok featured her lip-synching to lyrics that appeared to mock officiating. Cunningham, who expressed amusement over the fine on social media, noted that there are more pressing issues within the league. Officiating has been a controversial topic this season, with players and coaches, including Fever coach Stephanie White, voicing concerns about inconsistent calls affecting the game.
Officiating has become a contentious issue in the league this season, with many players and coaches criticizing referees for inconsistent calls. Some of the most high-profile instances have surrounded calls involving Fever star Caitlin Clark, Cunningham's teammate.
I got fined $500 for this TikTok, Cunningham tweeted Wednesday, with laughing face emojis. idk why this is funny to me... like ok you got it bud! Cause there's not more important things to be worried about with our league right now.
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