“Call me Patrick Mahomes”: Sophie Cunningham has a hilarious message for the Chiefs star

Sophie Cunningham may have just discovered her next career. The Indiana Fever star showed off a surprisingly powerful arm after Tuesday night's win over the Minnesota Lynx, launching a signed mini basketball deep into the stands at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. And after seeing the throw go viral, Cunningham had a hilarious message for NFL superstar Patrick Mahomes.WNBA star Sophie Cunningham hilariously crowns herself Patrick Mahomes after wild throwCunningham was celebrating a memorable night with the Fever after their 96-77 victory over the Minnesota Lynx. The win also gave her another reason to celebrate: she surpassed 2,000 career WNBA points after scoring 11 points in the game.But apparently, scoring points wasn't enough. Cunningham grabbed one of the signed mini basketballs she was giving away to fans and decided to see just how far she could throw it.The answer?Very, very far.The Fever posted the clip with the caption:“Sophie Cunningham LAUNCHED this ball into the second deck 🤯.”And honestly, “launched” might be underselling it.Cunningham clearly enjoyed the reaction.She reposted the Fever's post and declared:“call me Patrick Mahomes from here on out” That is quite the promotion.Mahomes has spent his NFL career becoming synonymous with ridiculous arm strength and seemingly impossible throws. Cunningham, meanwhile, is apparently ready to challenge him for the title, at least when it comes to throwing tiny basketballs into an arena.The joke also has a little extra context because Cunningham is a longtime Kansas City Chiefs fan. She has publicly supported the team and recently showed her excitement for the Chiefs' 2026 season. So perhaps this wasn't a random Mahomes reference after all.Fans immediately noticed the arm strengthThe Fever's post quickly drew attention, with fans and sports accounts reacting to Cunningham's throw.Cunningham probably isn't abandoning the WNBA anytime soon, but after that throw, she certainly has people wondering whether she has been hiding an NFL arm this whole time.And Cunningham wasn't finished. She also attempted to kick another mini-ball into the stands. Let's just say the throwing arm appears to be considerably more reliable than the kicking leg. Her follow-through on that attempt went in a rather different direction, making the whole celebration even funnier.The Mahomes joke came at the end of an important night for Cunningham. She had recently seen her playing time dramatically reduced against the Washington Mystics, playing just 7:09 and finishing scoreless. Against Minnesota, she bounced back with 11 points on 4-of-7 shooting, including 3-of-6 from three-point range, while also recording two rebounds and two assists.Her ninth point of the night pushed her past the 2,000-point milestone, giving her plenty of reason to celebrate. And apparently, she decided to celebrate by showing off an entirely different skill. Basketball player by profession. Patrick Mahomes by arm strength.At least according to Sophie Cunningham.Stay updated with the latest Asian Games 2026 news, check the Asian Games medal tally and complete Asian Games schedule.Get the latest Sports News and Live updates. Download the TOI app.