Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham on baptism, new contract: ‘My faith keeps me grounded’
Fever veteran Sophie Cunningham celebrated two milestones in April: a new contract and getting baptized. "One of the better things I've done in my life."
Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham celebrated two milestones in April: a new contract and a public declaration of faith. Two days after signing a one-year, $665,000 deal to return to the Fever , Cunningham posted a TikTok video of herself getting baptized. “I got baptized when I was little, but I was feeling a tug on my heart to do it on my terms as an adult!
Such a fun, amazing day. Thank you, Jesus,” Cunningham said in the April 14 post. The 29-year-old discussed her decision with the media on Tuesday at training camp.
“I’ve always been a faithful person, but I just feel like now it’s my own decision. One of the better things I’ve done in my life is getting baptized,” Cunningham said. Buy 2026 Indiana Fever tickets!
Cunningham added her Christian faith “leads (me)” and keeps her grounded amid “all the noise going on” throughout the WNBA season. Cunningham received backlash on social media after expressing frustration about only getting a one-year deal on her podcast, "Show Me Something. ” Cunningham clarified her sentiments Tuesday.