Las Vegas Aces star A'ja Wilson voiced her support for Napheesa Collier on October 1, stating she was "honestly disgusted" by comments allegedly made by WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, CBS Sports and other outlets reported. Wilson's remarks came during a postgame press conference after the Aces defeated the Indiana Fever 107-98 in overtime to secure a spot in the WNBA Finals.
foxnews.com reported, Wilson was responding to statements made by Collier, a vice president of the players' association, during a season-ending interview. Collier claimed that in a past conversation, Engelbert dismissed concerns about officiating by saying, "only the losers complain about the refs." Collier also alleged Engelbert suggested players "should be on their knees thanking their lucky stars" for the league's media rights deal and that rookie Caitlin Clark should be grateful for her off-court earnings, which wouldn't be possible without the WNBA's platform. Wilson praised Collier for speaking out ahead of upcoming CBA negotiations. Wilson and the Aces will now face the Phoenix Mercury in the WNBA Finals.
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