‘Embarrassing’ – Cathy Engelbert’s ‘strange and bizarre’ social media decision called out by fans

The WNBA has recently been at the center of controversy surrounding transgender athletes competing in the league. Sophie Cunningham's comments sparked a debate that has drawn attention from the wider political sphere. In response to the heightened scrutiny, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert made the decision to make her X/Twitter account private. This move has been met with criticism from fans and social media users who have called Engelbert out for her decision.

One user wrote on X/Twitter, "I still find it strange and bizarre that WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert still has her X account private, after the Sophie Cunningham statement. 'Lady, you're in a leadership position where integrity, accountability, competence, communication, and transparency matter. But you're scared of people on X?

We need a new commissioner.'" Others echoed similar sentiments, with one user commenting, "That's embarrassing." Another added, "She's soft. Just like the trolls that hate on CC. They will fire out a crazy statement or tweet and get humbled real quick and shut off their comments, and block you."

Critics questioned Engelbert's leadership and questioned the integrity and accountability associated with the WNBA. Some even suggested that she may not be the right person for the job, writing, "Did somebody say integrity and accountability associated with the WNBA? Must be kidding." Another user tweeted, "Because she's a coward and not a leader." Engelbert's contract with the WNBA is set to expire at the end of the 2026 season.