Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham sparked a conversation about WNBA expansion, suggesting cities like Nashville and Miami would be better choices than Cleveland, which recently secured a franchise. Her comments, however, were met with backlash as she mistakenly referred to Cleveland as Cincinnati, igniting regional rivalry. The WNBA's move to Cleveland is financially motivated, with Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert leading the investment. Cleveland's loyal sports fans, despite their city's struggles in other leagues, have consistently supported their teams, even those with long playoff droughts.