Whether intentional or not, Cunningham has become the …

Fast-forward to the current season. Once again, Clark wants to focus on her game, not get dragged into polarizing political debates. Once again, Cunningham is acting as the lightning rod, fearlessly wading into the debate regarding transgender athletes. As she told ESPN: "I want to protect young girls in a locker room, or young girls in sport who shouldn't have to go against biological men." Whether intentional or not, Cunningham has become the story instead of Clark, who's averaging a career-best 21.5 points per game in her third season in the W. When the media tried to make Cunningham backtrack on her ESPN comments, she stuck by her position that little girls–and all women–need protection. "I said what I said. I think it's kind of common sense."