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Napheesa Collier’s Bold Stand: Calling for Change in the WNBA!


Napheesa Collier, star forward for the Minnesota Lynx and vice president of the WNBA Players Association, has made headlines with a blistering critique of league leadership. After a season marked by top performance and injury, Collier is pushing for accountability and change.

Record-Setting Season & Injury

During the 2025 season, Collier became just the second WNBA player to reach a 50-40-90 shooting split (53.1% FG, 40.3% 3PT, 90.6% FT) while averaging over 20 points per game.
She delivered MVP-caliber numbers with about 7.3 rebounds, 3.2 assists, and strong defensive stats.
However, her season hit a major setback when she tore multiple ligaments in her ankle following heavy contact late in Game 3 of the WNBA semifinals vs. the Phoenix Mercury.

Public Rebuke of WNBA Leadership

In her season exit interview, Collier read a prepared four-minute statement that didn’t hold back. She accused Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the WNBA office of negligence, inconsistent officiating, and disregarding player safety.
She disclosed a private conversation with Engelbert in which the commissioner allegedly said that top players like Caitlin Clark should be “grateful” for endorsement deals tied to their WNBA platform — and that players should “be on their knees” thanking the league.
Collier’s message: the league may see itself succeeding despite its players, not because of them.

Unrivaled League & Business Impact

Beyond the WNBA, Collier co-founded Unrivaled, a 3×3 women’s basketball league. In 2025, it closed a Series B funding round that valued it at $340 million, backed by high profile names and investors.
Her dual role—as WNBA star and business leader—gives her unique perspective on how athletes should be treated and compensated.

What Comes Next?

  • The WNBA and WNBPA enter a crucial phase of collective bargaining, with Collier playing an active leadership role.
  • The league must respond: will it address officiating reform, concussion and injury protocols, and salary structure changes?
  • Collier’s boldness may inspire other players to speak candidly, impacting how women’s professional basketball is run.

Napheesa Collier is no longer just a star on the court—she’s an outspoken voice demanding that the women’s game be respected, protected, and valued.

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