{"id":205182,"date":"2025-10-06T15:15:07","date_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:15:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/205182\/"},"modified":"2025-10-06T15:15:07","modified_gmt":"2025-10-06T15:15:07","slug":"caitlin-clark-called-this-the-most-important-moment-in-this-leagues-history","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/205182\/","title":{"rendered":"Caitlin Clark called this “the most important moment in this league’s history”"},"content":{"rendered":"

After their exit from the WNBA Playoffs following a loss to the Phoenix Mercury, Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier<\/a> went nuclear on WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert and the league.<\/p>\n

Collier was injured in the Lynx’s second-to-last game of the semifinals when she collided with Phoenix’s Alyssa Thomas, and she could not play in the final deciding game of the series.<\/p>\n

After the game three loss, it was revealed that Collier suffered<\/a> a Grade 2 tear of three ligaments in her ankle and one muscle in her shin when she collided with Thomas, which reportedly carries a minimum six-week recovery period.<\/p>\n

The Lynx dropped a close 86-81 game four without Phee, and the star had a lot to say<\/a> during her exit interview.<\/p>\n

A part of Collier’s exit interview centered on what Commissioner Engelbert reportedly said to her regarding Caitlin Clark, and how she is “lucky” to receive $16 million in endorsement money, thanks to the platform the WNBA provides her.<\/p>\n

Engelbert denied she made those comments to Collier, but their relationship has become so fractured that Collier has reportedly canceled a meeting with her<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Clark has since responded to what Collier had to say.<\/p>\n

Caitlin Clark speaks on on Napheesa Collier’s comments about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert:<\/p>\n

“I have great respect for Phee… she made a lot of valid points. Phee said it all. … This is straight-up the most important moment in this league’s history.”<\/p>\n

(via @TonyREast<\/a>) pic.twitter.com\/SiKG8DeD0L<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 2, 2025<\/a><\/p>\n

Being the consummate professional that she is, Clark stopped short of completely agreeing with everything Collier reported.<\/p>\n

Clark did say she has a great deal of respect for her and acknowledged that she made some valid points.<\/p>\n

Ever since she joined the league before the 2024 season, many older or former WNBA players, as well as the commissioner, have been unable to keep Clark’s name out of their mouths and continue attacking her in the media.<\/p>\n

Her abrasive style and extreme popularity have rubbed people the wrong way, and they continue trying to tarnish her reputation.<\/p>\n

The WNBA is experiencing an identity crisis, and the Commissioner may be ousted due to her alleged comments, which have put the league at a turning point.<\/p>\n

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