WNBA player Sophie Cunningham shares message on personal excellence after midterm elections

WNBA forward Sophie Cunningham reposted a message originally shared by entrepreneur Andy Frisella on her Instagram Story on Wednesday, a day after the midterm elections. The post emphasized personal growth over political debate, stating that a country’s strength reflects the character and discipline of its citizens and that “personal excellence is the ultimate rebellion.”

After receiving comments on the repost, Cunningham added a separate share featuring a quote attributed to former boxer Mike Tyson: “Social media made y’all way too comfortable with disrespecting people and not getting punched in the face for it.”

Cunningham, who has previously said she prefers to stay in the “middle” of political discussions and has spoken about the inclusion of biological men in women’s sports, said the messages were intended to highlight collective responsibility rather than partisan disagreement.

“One of the strangest things about our culture is how much faith we’ve placed in elections to change our lives and how little faith we’ve placed in our own ability to do the same,” the repost read.

“A culture of personal excellence is the foundation of a great country. There is no election, politician, policy or law that can substitute for that,” the caption added.

The posts sparked a mixed response online, with some users criticizing Cunningham for her views while others supported her focus on personal development.