The relationship between Napheesa Collier and Cathy Engelbert seems beyond repair. The WNBA commissioner recently claimed that the instances Collier revealed during her emotional exit interview were mostly “inaccurate.” The two were supposed to meet to clear the air, but Collier reportedly canceled after Engelbert’s comments. Now, instead of the community focusing on what should have been its biggest stage — the WNBA Finals — all eyes are on this growing rift. And fans can’t help but wonder: why did Collier choose this moment to speak out? Was it done to provide Unrivaled a benefit?
It’s easy to assume that Phee’s bold comments might have been a strategic move to boost Unrivaled’s standing as a premier basketball league in the country. After all, the league’s valuation recently skyrockete