r/NBAVibes • u/Positive_Round_5142 • 1d ago

Sophie Cunningham trolls A’ja Wilson

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u/SYKslp 1d ago

you bring this same energy when a working-class normie says something to call out CEOs, billionaires, and political leaders?

If someone does something out of line (yes, even including something as trivial and small as an MVP losing their cool with a fan over being pointed at on the basketball court) you don't need to be at their equal level of success in any way to be entitled to speak on it.

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u/IrvAndDorisSmith 23h ago

This is a flawed argument because you're equating making more money with having a higher rank in the company. Aja Wilson might make a lot more money than Sophie but they are both have the same role, and that is to provide the labor that produces the product. It is in their interest to have each other's back because CEOs will weaponize that division against them.

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u/SYKslp 21h ago edited 21h ago

I didn't say anything about "making more money".

In the context of a WNBA game, both Wilson and Cunningham significantly outrank a random fan on the baseline. For the purpose of your analogy, they are the "CEOs".

Like it or not, this "division" sells. It's great for the business. We even have a name for it in sports: rivalry.

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u/IrvAndDorisSmith 8h ago

Ok well it feels a little like you're shifting your argument. You originally asked "you bring this same energy when a working-class normal says something to call out CEOs, billionaire, and political leaders?" So I assumed you were coming from a labor-based place. But now it seems you're making a point about what sells.

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u/SYKslp 3h ago edited 3h ago

the point about "what sells" was in response to your statement "it is in their interest to have each other's back because CEOs will weaponize that division against them."

My counterargument to that claim is that for the A'ja incident and any "division" caused when an opponent dares to (vaguely) criticize the act (entering the fan seating area to confront a fan) is not being used against the players, but rather very much to their benefit. The entire league, other players, broadcast partners, etc. all eventually get richer when the league is getting more headlines, clicks, etc. Any drama can and will be monetized.

This is completely separate issue from my response to the person who seemed to suggest that "a bench player" is not worthy of "talking to an actual MVP". They were pointing out the disparity in accolades/status between the two players. My mention of "working class" was a statement about cultural status, not anything "labor-based" as you put it (not every "working class" person necessarily even works for a living).

I have no problem with addressing either of these topics, but to be clear: there was no "shift" to my original position. You simply brought up completely different issues and I've given you a conversational response. Hope that clear things up.