LAS VEGAS — Lynx star Napheesa Collier sat down in Minneapolis to read a statement excoriating WNBA leadership right as the Aces and Fever were going through shootaround in Vegas. Even in the hours before a critical Game 5 to advance to the WNBA Finals, the players were listening, with several expressing their support for Collier.
“It’s exciting to see players speak out and speak up about what’s going on in our league and where our league can go and changes that need to be made,” said the Fever’s Lexie Hull, who is one of the team representatives for the players’ union. “When it comes down to it, I think I agree with everything she said. We’re at a really important time in the league, and changes need to be made. And so you're seeing her talk about that and I’m really proud of her for making that statement.”
