WNBA player Sophie Cunningham laughs off pregame fit criticism, says viral ‘tan lines’ dress was mom-approved

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham told Fox News Digital that her viral pregame outfit from last week was picked out by her mother.

Phoenix Mercury guard Sophie Cunningham is making a bold statement both on and off the court. The Mercury clinched the team’s 14th playoff appearance in the last 16 seasons with a 74-66 win over the Atlanta Dream on Tuesday night, but Cunningham was already making headlines after one of her pregame fits went viral on social media last week.

Cunningham recently partnered with Quest Nutrition as a part of its launch of a new bakeshop-inspired lineup of protein-packed snacks. 'As a pro athlete, how you fuel your body is super, super important... Really anyone, it's a lifestyle,' she said of her motivation to get involved.

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