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