WNBA Stars A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier Speak Out Against Engelbert's Comments
WNBA stars A'ja Wilson and Napheesa Collier have spoken out against comments made by WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert. Wilson, a four-time MVP, expressed gratitude towards Collier for her stance on the players' association, while Collier claimed Engelbert told players to be thankful for the media rights deal.
The controversy began when Napheesa Collier, during her exit interview after the Minnesota Lynx's early playoff exit, criticized Engelbert's comments. Collier alleged that Engelbert said players like Caitlin Clark should be grateful for the WNBA platform. A'ja Wilson, responding to Collier's statement, expressed her support, stating she would 'ride with Phee'. Wilson also expressed disgust at Engelbert's comments. Since then, many players from around the league, including Stephanie White, Erica Wheeler, and Angel Reese, have stood behind Collier's statement, showing solidarity with the players' cause.
The public criticism of WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert by Napheesa Collier and other players has sparked a conversation about player rights and gratitude within the WNBA. A'ja Wilson's support for Collier's statement indicates a united front among the players, with many expressing their solidarity with the cause.
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