""We have the best players in the world. We have the best fans in the world," Collier said. "But right now we have the worst leadership in the world.""
""The real threat to our league isn't money. It isn't ratings or even missed calls or even physical play,""
Napheesa Collier publicly condemned WNBA management and Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, calling leadership inadequate and highlighting mismanagement. The Minnesota Lynx ended their season after a Game 4 loss; Collier suffered an ankle injury in Game 3 when a foul went uncalled, and coach Cheryl Reeve was ejected after confronting officials, later fined and suspended. Collier focused on inconsistent officiating as self-sabotage that damages player compensation, wellbeing, and the game’s entertainment value. Collier warned that the league is missing an opportunity to capitalize on new stars like Caitlin Clark and Angel Reese amid ongoing Collective Bargaining Agreement gridlock.
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