“Most delusional leader”: Sophie Cunningham blasts Cathy Engelbert in scathing putdown over Caitlin Clark’s earnings jab

“Most delusional leader”: Sophie Cunningham blasts Cathy Engelbert in scathing putdown over Caitlin Clark’s earnings jab (Source: Getty)
“Most delusional leader”: Sophie Cunningham blasts Cathy Engelbert in scathing putdown over Caitlin Clark’s earnings jab (Source: Getty)

Indian Fever star guard Sophie Cunningham has blasted WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert over controversial Caitlin Clark comments, branding her the ‘most delusional leader’ on Tuesday.

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It comes after Napheesa Collier criticized Engelbert, revealing what went on behind the scenes with the league commissioner about the CBA negotiations in her post-season exit interview on Tuesday.

Collier, co-founder of Unrivaled and Vice President of the WNBPA, has had a string of back-and-forth exchanges with the league commissioner leading up to the interview.

One of the major talking points was when the Lynx star asked Engelbert why players like Caitlin Clark, who generate so much revenue, earn so little, pointing out her current salary of $78,066.

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Engelbert allegedly responded,

“Caitlin Clark should be grateful she makes $16 million off the court, because without the platform the WNBA gives her, she wouldn’t make anything.”

This statement caused tremors on social media, sparking reactions from fans and players. Cunningham, who's been labelled as Clark's her on-court enforcer, comes to her defense once again with a scathing attack on Engelbert.

“People only know Cathy because of C (Caitlin Clark)… she’s the most delusional leader our league has seen,” she commented on Sideline Sources IG post.
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“And it shouldn’t ever be about our commissioner in the first place,” she added.
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The WNBA has enjoyed exponential growth in popularity with the arrival of Caitlin Clark, Angel Reese, and Paige Bueckers. All three have spoken out against the low pay compared to other leagues. The WNBA and WNBPA are currently negotiating a new CBA as the current agreement expires on Oct. 31.


Caitlin Clark's coach issues full-throated endorsement of Napheesa Collier’s comments

Caitlin Clark's coach, Stephanie White, gave her strongest endorsement of Napheesa Collier, calling her a “strong woman” ahead of the Fever’s do-or-die Game 5 clash with the Las Vegas Aces on Tuesday.

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"I have a lot of respect for Phee. She quietly always goes about her business. She's been a dominant player in our league and on the global stage. She understands, has been a part of the PA and understands the business side of it as well as the basketball side of it, and I'm thankful that we have strong women that are willing to say the things that matter and the things that will move the needle for change," White said.
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The endorsement underscores Collier’s influence in the league and beyond, and could help sway public perception of the ongoing negotiation in players favor.

As for Clark, she does not intend to comment on the statement, the Fever confirmed.

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