Sophie Cunningham's Unlikely Role as WNBA Commissioner Advisor Sophie Cunningham, Indiana Fever guard and outspoken advocate for transgender athletes competing in women's sports, has been thrust into an unlikely position of influence: advising Adam Silver on the next WNBA commissioner.
The news raises more questions than answers about the league's future and its players' growing desire for a greater say in decision making.
Cunningham's conversations with Silver are no surprise given his history of engaging with WNBA players, but her candid remarks about the ideal commissioner offer insight into the rifts within the league.