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Sophie Cunningham rocked the new Dame X "Electric Pink" sneakers as part of her sponsorship deal with Adidas. Cunningham's post garnered a reaction from Damian Lillard, who released his new Dame X colorways last month. It was a landmark release for the shoe company because it was only $95. In an Instagram post, Cunningham wore the Dame X "Electric Pink" on the practice court. She recently got cleared to do more physical work after undergoing knee surgery back in August. She suffered a torn MCL in her right knee and was given a four-month recovery timeline."Come get spicy like me with the Dame X Electric Pink kicks 🔥," Cunningham wrote. View this post on Instagram Instagram PostDamian Lillard reacted to Sophie Cunningham's post with a trio of fire emojis. Lillard is not set to play this season as he recovers from a torn Achilles, but Adidas still released his 10th signature shoe. "🔥🔥🔥," Lillard wrote. Damian Lillard's comment on Sophie Cunningham's post. (Photo: @sophie_cham on Instagram)Lillard has been a vocal leader inside the Portland Trail Blazers locker room, especially after Chauncey Billups' alleged involvement in a betting scandal currently being investigated by the FBI. Sophie Cunningham signed brand deals this seasonSophie Cunningham signed brand deals this season. (Photo: IMAGN)Sophie Cunningham's profile rose considerably after becoming the enforcer for Caitlin Clark this past season. Cunningham turned into a fan favorite for defending Clark from other players who were being too physical against her.The Missouri product used the opportunity to turn herself into a brand, launching a podcast called "Show Me Something" and signing deals with sponsors. Some of the companies she partnered with include Adidas, Ring and Arby's, as per Athlon Sports.In an appearance on "Good Morning America" last month, Cunningham promoted Arby's and the WNBA. She was very open about the growth of the league while also showcasing her charisma on national television.With Cunningham set to become an unrestricted free agent, her status with the Indiana Fever is up in the air. She's open to returning, but she prefers signing with the team that will offer her the most money. She wants to buy her own house, and that'll only happen if she signs a big contract. It's going to be a wild WNBA offseason, especially with the CBA negotiations still ongoing. A lockout is possible, though the new season won't start until May.
