Minnesota Lynx's renowned player Napheesa Collier harshly criticized the WNBA leadership, specifically calling out Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, for their dismissive attitude towards players. This post-season media conference outburst follows a contentious no-call incident in the Lynx's semi-final game against the Phoenix Mercury.
The incident left Collier injured and prompted head coach Cheryl Reeve to express her frustration with game officials publicly, resulting in disciplinary actions. Officiating inconsistencies have raised concerns over the sport's integrity, with Collier labeling it as negligence ignored by the league's top executives.
Amid ongoing collective bargaining disputes focused on player compensation and media rights, Collier's remarks add further intensity to the discus