Nafais Collier covered a lot of bumpy places in it Long -term statement at the end of the seasonThe field yes, the performance in Wnba games is poor -quality. Of course, the validity of the agreement on collective negotiations expires, and negotiations can cause damage to the extraordinary popularity of the league.
But let's not bury leadership. It was a comment attributed to Wnba Commissioner Katie Engelbert In response to insignificant contracts with a newcomer, forced on stars such as Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese and Page Bukers, who can have a long effect.
During the Indiana fever Weekend interview On Thursday, Clark said that she did not know about the shameless pointer of Collier, which was so:
“I … asked how [Engelbert] It is planned to fix the fact that players such as Caitlin, Angel and Page, who are clearly conducting a huge income for the league, receive so little during the first four years, – Colliere said on Tuesday. – Her answer was: “Caitlin should be grateful that she earns 16 million dollars on the court, because without the platform gives her Wnba, she will do nothing.”
The ring added that Engelbert told her: “The players should be on their knees, thanks to which their lucky ones for a deal with the rights on the media that I received them.”
Reporters filled Clark by saying a stain. Then Clark took his breath and answered.
“First of all, I really respect [Collier]- said Clark. – I think she made many very reliable moments. I think that people should understand that we need excellent leadership at all levels. … This is the moment when we must benefit from …. Fi said all this.
She hinted at the growing capabilities of income provided to women -players, even at the level of college with Nil Money.
“I think this is probably how the league has changed over the past few years,” she said. “These children are what they do in college these days are crazy, and this is probably more than I did.
“Young women begin to build their brands in college and bring it to WNBA. We are in the largest moment in the history of Wnba. This cannot be denied, everyone knows this. ”
Clark missed the last 19 games of the regular season and an energetic playoffs due to the right load on the groin and bone bruise in its left ankle. She said that, although it was “probably one of the worst sprains I have ever dealt with”, “very reasonable” that she could return to five by the end of October.
When asked where she could play the offseason Wnba, Clark fell upon, smiling when she said that she would look at all the possibilities. She mentioned that the US basketball would probably become her main priority.
Otherwise, it seems that Clark's focus is on Wnba, with CBA negotiating.
“I want the league to be something than children and adults – everyone can be proud,” she said. “I hope that this is what my legacy can be.”
The teammate of Clark Lexi Hull, an alternative representative of the team in CBA negotiations, also spoke about the future of WNBA. Not a single player sounded like a blow or blocking would not bring benefits to anyone.
“We are still going forward and upward,” Hull said. “Sports growth showed that you cannot install a bar, because we continue to reach further and expand. It is so interesting to be a player at this key time in sports.
“I really hope that this will be appreciated, especially with the advent of CBA negotiations. Let's see how the League appreciates us as players and drivers of this growth. ”
