Napheesa Collier Slams League Leadership, Puts Cathy Engelbert Under Fire

Napheesa Collier arrived for her exit interview on Tuesday, delivering a strong critique regarding the WNBA's current direction. As a senior figure in the WNBA Players Association executive council, Collier commenced her press conference by calling out Commissioner Cathy Engelbert alongside the WNBA for their deficiencies in accountability. The Minnesota Lynx standout addressed various issues for over four minutes, highlighting inconsistent officiating that she believes league leadership is ignoring. “We have the best league and fans globally, but we face the worst leadership,” stated the MVP runner-up. Collier expressed her frustration over a lack of communication from Engelbert following her injury in Game 3 of the semifinals, citing, “Not one call or text,” which she found infuriating. Furthermore, she emphasized the need for better long-term player protections, questioning how the league plans to ensure optimal performance on the court amidst frequent injuries.

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