At the center of it all is perhaps one of the league's most recognizable stars, Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.Indiana Fever head coach Stephanie White gives instructions to Sophie Cunningham and Caitlin Clark against the Atlanta Dream at Gainbridge Fieldhouse on June 18, 2026, in Indianapolis, Ind.(Getty Images)Cunningham was embroiled in some controversy last month when she stated that men staying out of women's sports was "common sense."SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM DOUBLES DOWN AHEAD OF SUN GAME AFTER ESPN PROFILE STIRS CONTROVERSY: 'I SAID WHAT I SAID'After doubling down on this, Cunningham faced a litany of criticism from some familiar faces, including her podcast co-host and Bravo star West Wilson.Recently, another Bravo personality has thrown his hat into the ring, this time in defense of the Fever guard.Steven McBee Jr., star of the reality show "McBee Dynasty: Real American Cowboys," joined OutKick's very own Tomi Lahren on her show, "Tomi Lahren Is Fearless" to clap back at his fellow Bravo coworker."As a man, the transgender sports things doesn't necessarily affect me because if a woman wanted to come over and play in men's sports, hey, good luck," McBee said.
"So I don't think any man should be really speaking from their perspective on things."Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham (8) reacts during a game against the New York Liberty on August 11, 2026, at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, Indiana.(Photo by Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) (Brian Spurlock/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)STAY "FEARLESS" ON THE GO! TAKE TOMI LAHREN WITH YOU.
DOWNLOAD THE TLIF PODCAST NOW!McBee explained that he respects Cunningham for coming out, voicing her opinion and standing up for what she believes in, while saying Wilson's comments weren't surprising and that "it's no secret...which way he leaned politically and what he likes to promote."While McBee was quick to point out that Wilson's leftist beliefs fueled his rant against Cunningham's position...