India, Oct. 30 -- Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has claimed that the FBI is watching around 20 people over concerns about her safety. The 30-year-old made the statement during an appearance on comedian Theo Von's podcast, This Past Weekend, where she spoke about stalking, unwanted attention and the security risks that come with being a well-known basketball player.

Cunningham said the WNBA's growing popularity has brought more fans but also created problems that people may not see. She also shared her views on players leaving the court during the US national anthem, a subject that has drawn attention during the WNBA Finals.

During the podcast, Cunningham spoke about the difficulties of dealing with unwanted attention as her publ...