Sophie Cunningham unleashes fiery criticism on WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert, calling for respect and real change in the league

In the midst of WNBA player and coach complaints, Sophie Cunningham, star of the Indiana Fever, recently took a direct attack at Cathy Engelbert, the league's commissioner. As players and coaches expressed serious concerns, the focus recently switched off the court, with Napheesa Collier emerging as a key voice.

Soph joined the burgeoning campaign as well, sending a scathing message straight at Engelbert. Cunningham persisted in speaking out during her most recent podcast broadcast, denouncing the league boss for behaving selfishly.

Sophie Cunningham blasts WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert with bold, fiery rant demanding respect and reform

As remarks from both sides mount, the back and forth between league officials and the real faces of the WNBA, its players and coaches, has intensified. Sophie joined the increasing number of WNBA members who were speaking out, focusing her anger on Commissioner Cathy Engelbert in particular. In keeping with her candid approach, Cunningham criticized Engelbert for the persistent problems. It's always about what she [Engelbert] wants, the Fever singer said simply during her podcast Show Me Something.Cunningham talked extensively about her problems with Engelbert and league officiating on social media and in her farewell interview on Wednesday. She continued: “I think all of us are in agreement that our salary should be tied to the business that we bring in and it is not right at all. It is the most disrespectful percentage of you that I don't think any league has ever seen where they want the money to go? Do you have any clue? Is it going back to dude? I could literally go on leave or is it like hiring?”

She added:“Executives like it could be going anywhere. It's not hiring executives because we've had the same people on board for f*cking 27 years I know Nafisa said this other players have since said this but we talk about it all the time that like we want to keep the W in Business like we want the W to Thrive this is the best moment…”She further said“I'm the W has ever had and it's time to capitalize on it Like why are we not working together to push this league further than any league has ever seen for female sports The most successful leagues in the world we live in are the f*cking NBA MLB NFL like they embrace their f*cking stars it's like it's like the kindergarten lesson for owning a f*cking league It's like these are who people by jerseys oven what keep networks want to f*cking play your shit Yeah, great leaders want to see other people be more successful than them…”Soph then claimed:“They want to make sure that they're cared for and I get it. She's the business side of it like I get it but you can be respectful and treat your product the product of why people are paying attention why people are buying Certain jerseys treat your product with respect…”

Napheesa Collier ignites WNBA firestorm with bold accusations against commissioner Cathy Engelbert

It all began Tuesday when Minnesota Lynx player Napheesa Collier used a prepared statement during her leaving interview to criticize WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert.

In addition, she accused the WNBA Commissioner of other violations. According to Collier, Cathy Engelbert allegedly told her "only losers" to be concerned about WNBA refereeing. According to reports, she also stated that Caitlin Clark "should be grateful for the WNBA because the league is responsible for her sponsorship deals."

Collier claimed that the incompetence at the top posed a severe threat to the league's viability."The real threat to our league isn't money.. It isn't ratings or missed calls or even physical play. It's a lack of accountability from the league office. Since I've been in the league, you've heard the constant concerns about officiating, and it has now reached levels of inconsistency that plague our sport and undermine the integrity in which it operates…”Following the accusation, Engelbert responded by making a statement. In the meantime, many WNBA players like Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Sophie Cunningham supported Napheesa Collier. Also read: What did Napheesa Collier say about Cathy Engelbert? WNBA pro blasts WNBA Commissioner in explosive exit interview