WNBA All-Star Game: Commissioner Cathy Engelbert evasive about future with league amid string of controversies
WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert avoided questions regarding her future with the league during a press conference. She instead focused on the league's current growth and the success of the team she has built.
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Reflects the internal pressures and leadership scrutiny within a rapidly growing professional sports organization.
CHICAGO -- WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert was evasive when asked directly during her pre-All-Star Game press conference if she expects to be commissioner in 2027. "I am so blessed to be at the helm of this league during this incredible hypergrowth period," Engelbert said. "I will just continue to do my job, execute the strategy because it's been working."
"Obviously I am so blessed to be at the helm of this league during this incredible hypergrowth period, so blessed that these players are putting the product on the court they are every night, that they stand for the values that the W has long sought for. I will just continue to do my job, execute the strategy because it has been working. Make sure we listen to the players, communicate with the players.
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