Lynx superstar Napheesa Collier started a firestorm on Tuesday. Collier called out WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert in a lengthy statement that has already drawn plenty of supportive responses . One former player took her own shot at Engelbert amid the chaos.

Former WNBA star Elena Delle Donne joined the chorus of players speaking out against Engelbert.

The two-time MVP posted on Instagram to critique Engelbert.

“It's the care for the human part for me,” she wrote. “I'm still not sure if Cathy knows I retired. Heard from everyone but her.”

Delle Donne retired from the WNBA back in April just before the start of the 2025 season. She received a supermax contract offer from the Mystics but decided to retire at the age of 36.

WNBA players from across the league have stood up i

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