After Cunningham went down with a tough knee injury during the two teams' game on Sunday, Mabrey was one of the first people to run toward the Fever star with an outstretched towel in hand — ready and prepared to shield her from cameras and fans while the team figured out how serious the injury was.

C onnecticut Sun guard Marina Mabrey’s history with the Indiana Fever is well documented. The 28-year-old is not exactly the most-loved player among Fever fans, especially after her incident involving Caitlin Clark during their June 17 game.

Sophie Cunningham has infused infectious energy into the Indiana Fever and their fan base. Amid all the misfortune this team has endured this season, the veteran guard has provided the squad with undying loyalty and undeniable grit.