Caitlin Clark has not had much to say about the supposed controversial remarks that WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert made about her, but the Indiana Fever star did address the topic on Thursday.
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier held a press conference on Tuesday during which she unloaded on Engelbert and the WNBA’s leadership. While reading a prepared statement, Collier shared an exchange she claims she had with Engelbert about Clark back in February.
Collier says Engelbert told her that Clark should be grateful for all the money the former Iowa star makes off the court because Clark “wouldn’t make anything” without the WNBA giving her a platform.
Clark was asked on Thursday about the alleged swipe by the commissioner. She focused more on the overall message Collier delivered about the current state of the WNBA.
“First of all, I have great respect for Phee and I think she made a lot of very valid points. I think what people need to understand is that we need great leadership in this time across all levels. This is, straight up, the most important moment in this league’s history,” Clark said. “This league’s been around for 25-plus years and this is a moment we have to capitalize on. So, that’s honestly what I would say. I think Phee said it all with what she said and the points she made were very valid.”
Caitlin Clark speaks on on Napheesa Collier's comments about WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert:
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"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."
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Las Vegas Aces center A’ja Wilson had a much more animated response to Engelbert’s alleged comments.
The current collective bargaining agreement between the WNBA and its players is set to expire on Oct. 31, 2025. Engelbert has been an unpopular figure among both fans and players. The commissioner has also been called out by Clark over pay issues.
Clark is mostly choosing to take the high road, though that could change as the CBA deadline draws nearer.
