WATCH NOW
Watch on the app
Sophie Cunningham gets a Steph Curry reality check as criticism of her shooting gets louder
-
WNBA guard Sophie Cunningham faced intense social media backlash following a scoreless performance against Washington.
-
A detailed statistical breakdown revealed her current 42.7 percent three point average eclipses Steph Curry’s career mark.
-
Cunningham bounced back with a strong 11 point performance on three of six shooting from deep against the Lynx.
WNBA shooting guard Sophie Cunningham found herself at the center of intense public discourse following a brief shooting slump during recent league action. After enduring harsh online criticism over a scoreless seven minute outing against the Washington Mystics that detractors labeled as mere cardio exercise, the veteran perimeter player leveraged detailed analytical data to provide crucial context surrounding her overall efficiency from beyond the arc.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Bouncing back on the court following heavy social media backlash
The vocal online scrutiny focused heavily on her reduced playing time and temporary loss of touch, yet Cunningham delivered an immediate answer during her very next outing against the top seeded Minnesota Lynx. Playing 29 impactful minutes off the bench, she poured in 11 points while connecting on three of her six three point attempts, finishing with an impressive plus 17 point differential that highlighted her overall value to the team rotation.
Putting shooting metrics into perspective alongside Steph Curry
During a recent episode of her No Hesitation podcast, Cunningham received a eye opening statistical breakdown from her co host regarding her seasonal performance metrics. Holding an outstanding 42.7 percent shooting accuracy from three point range this season, her current efficiency actually surpasses the 42.4 percent career mark established by NBA legend Stephen Curry, while also noting that Curry himself has recorded over 400 career games shooting under 33 percent from deep.
Ver esta publicación en Instagram
Maintaining elite perimeter confidence despite temporary slumps
The analytical comparison highlighted the reality that even the greatest shooters in basketball history endure challenging games without losing confidence in their stroke. Backed by elite perimeter shooting metrics that rank among the best in professional women’s basketball, Cunningham continues to approach her offensive role with poise, refusing to overcorrect her mechanics as she maintains high efficiency heading into upcoming matchups.
Cover photos from: @sophie_cham
