WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham Suggests Cathy Engelbert Should Be Replaced by ‘Bold’ New Commissioner
"You do have to have a person in power who is bold, who is confident, who wants the best for the players," the Indiana Fever star remarks of the WNBA leadership position The post WNBA’s Sophie Cunningham Suggests Cathy Engelbert Should Be Replaced by ‘Bold’ New Commissioner appeared first on TheWrap .
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham has suggested that WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert should be replaced by a "bold" new commissioner, according to an interview with USA Today Sports. Cunningham, who has been at the center of controversy for her views on transgender athletes in women's sports, made the comments during a conversation about the WNBA's future.
While Engelbert has overseen a surge in the league's popularity since her 2019 appointment, Cunningham believes a leader with a more player-centric approach is needed. Engelbert, 61, has faced criticism from WNBA players, including Cunningham and Napheesa Collier, over her leadership style. Cunningham has previously criticized Engelbert, stating that the players do not care about her contributions.
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