00:01Donald Trump sparked controversy with his assessment of Sophie Cunningham and the
00:06attention she brings to the WNBA. Trump praised Cunningham's appearance and suggested that many
00:11men attend games because they want to see her. He then argued that a team could value her ability
00:26to attract spectators more than her contribution on the scoreboard. The remarks shifted attention
00:31away from Cunningham's performance as a professional basketball player and toward her
00:36looks, reigniting debate over how female athletes are discussed despite the WNBA's continued growth.
