Napheesa Collier during Lynx exit interviews on Tuesday:
"We have the best league in the world. We have the best fans in the world. But we have the worst leadership in the world."
Additional takeaways from Napheesa Collier's exit interview:
- Collier said Cathy Engelbert told her "only losers complain about the refs."
- Collier said Engelbert told her that Caitlin Clark should be grateful for the WNBA because the league is responsible for her sponsorship
Paige Bueckers on her message for the Wings, per @JoeyMistretta_:
"I remember Steph Curry, before the Warriors became the Warriors, like, he tweeted out, 'Just stick with us. We're gonna figure it out.'
"That's the message."
Napheesa Collier has cancelled her meeting with Cathy Engelbert, per @kendra__andrews, @ramonashelburne.
Engelbert's news conference on Friday "pretty much pushed the relationship beyond repair."
WNBPA statement to The Athletic on Napheesa Collier's comments, via @benpickman:
"Napheesa Collier is an outstanding leader and Officer of this Union. When Phee speaks, people listen. We are confident that her words today speak to the feelings and experiences of many, if not