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Quitter or not, her promises have not lived up to expectations. The numbers of injuries is hurting the overall product. Excuses just don’t cut it. No matter what she says Kathy Englebert seems to resent Caitlin Clark for some God forsaken reason. Its almost as if she resents her. The money numbers and fan interest seems to be an impediment to her attitude toward Clark. Its almost as if she and number of people (including some players) were saying “we built this league and we resent some newcomer getting more press than us.” It the league and owners don’t do something next year, they will miss the biggest opportunity they have ever had to make their league financially successful for once and for players to get those salaries they deserve.
She’s out of her league. And hopefully out of the WNBA league.
I am sure there is some value Cathy Engelbert has brought to the WNBA over the past six years, however, she has clearly lost the confidence of the players. I agree with Neil D. that she seems to have a resentment towards Caitlin Clark, and other high-profile players. Her handling (read: meddling) of the Connecticut Sun sale to a group of Boston Celtic minority owners seemed out of bounds, as she is pushing very hard for a franchise relocation to Houston.
I cannot see how a new CBA will be worked out with her in the room. Hopefully, the owners of the WNBA will realize before it is too late. A lockout of any kind for the 2026 season will be a huge mistake for the WNBA.