""I think I agree with everything [Collier] said," said Lexie Hull, the Fever's alternate player rep for the WNBPA, prior to Indiana's winner-take-all Game 5 semifinal matchup against the Las Vegas Aces. "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 really proud of her for making that statement today.""
""When Phee speaks, people listen. We are confident that her words today speak to the feelings and experiences of many, if not most or all of our members. The leaders of the league and its teams would benefit from listening to her powerful statement. The players know their value even if the league does not. They are fighting for their legacy and the future of basketball.""
Napheesa Collier publicly criticized WNBA leadership, accusing the commissioner of negligence and calling current leadership the worst. Multiple players across the league expressed support for Collier’s remarks, with representatives noting a pivotal moment for change. The WNBPA praised Collier as a leader and urged league and team leaders to listen to player concerns. Collier served as a vice president of the WNBPA, finished second in MVP voting, and co-founded the offseason 3-on-3 league Unrivaled. Players emphasized their value, expressed pride in Collier’s statement, and framed the push as a fight for their legacy and the future of basketball.
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