Sophie Cunningham Reveals Why Some WNBA Players Didn’t Like Cathy Engelbert

Sophie Cunningham, an Indiana Fever star, recently shared her thoughts on why some WNBA players were not fond of current commissioner Cathy Engelbert. During an appearance on The Colin Cowherd Podcast, Cunningham criticized Engelbert's leadership, stating that the league needed a "backbone, who is bold, who is courageous, who is going to try to unify."

Cunningham emphasized the importance of a commissioner who is in communication with players, stating that a new leader should have a "relationship with your players; be in communication." She added that the next commissioner should be "bold and confident with a direct line of communication to unite the WNBA players." Cunningham also mentioned that they would like the new commissioner to ensure every team has a functional practice facility, a concern she believes Engelbert missed in her focus on business decisions.