Mercury's Sophie Cunningham dazzles before game against Storm


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Phoenix Mercury star Sophie Cunningham turned heads Sunday night when she entered Footprint Arena wearing an oversized Arizona Coyotes jersey before a game against the Seattle Storm.

The red sweater, heels and sunglasses were enough to cause a stir for X. She posted the look to her account on Monday night.

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Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury arrives at the arena before the game against the Seattle Storm during a 2024 Commissioner's Cup game on June 16, 2024 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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“I wasn't familiar with your game,” one comment read.

“LORD, HAVE MERCY!” added another.

“Well and good,” wrote one more.

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Sophie Cunningham seems to pass

Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during play against the Seattle Storm during a 2024 Commissioner's Cup game on June 16, 2024 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

Cunningham has been making her mark in the WNBA since she was the Mercury's second-round draft pick in 2019. The Missouri native is averaging 7.6 points and 1.3 assists per game in 156 career games and shooting 35.8% from 3-point range.

In the 2021 and 2022 seasons, she shot at least 40% from 3-point range, adding another crucial element to the veteran team that includes Diana Taurasi, Brittney Griner and Kaleah Copper.

Cunningham had five assists and two rebounds in Sunday's win over the Storm.

He is averaging 7.9 points per game so far this season.

Entering Tuesday, Phoenix was 7-7 and in the middle of the WNBA standings. The team was two games behind the Storm in the win column.

Sophie Cunningham handles the ball

Sophie Cunningham #9 of the Phoenix Mercury handles the ball during play against the Seattle Storm during a 2024 Commissioner's Cup game on June 16, 2024 at the Footprint Center in Phoenix, Arizona. (Barry Gossage/NBAE via Getty Images)

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The Mercury went 9-31 last season and 15-21 in 2022. The team reached the WNBA Finals in 2021, but lost to the Chicago Sky.

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