You can add Sophie Cunningham to the WNBA player list who expressed their dissatisfaction with the league management.
The Indiana fever attacker spoke during the end of season meeting with the media. It abounds in the same direction as Napheesa Collier and other players on the circuit.
“I am enough of our league,” said the 29 -year -old player. “They are better to wake up and do better. Managers at all levels must take responsibility. »»
Even if she stressed wanting to show diplomacy, Cunningham expressed herself without restraint.
“I believe that there are many people in a situation of authority in the WNBA who may be very good in business, but who know absolutely nothing in basketball. And it must change. »»
The comments of Cunningham echoed those held by necklace towards the leaders of the League, including Commissioner Cathy Engelbert on Tuesday.
“We have the best players in the world. We have the best supporters in the world. But we currently have the worst leaders in the world, “said necklace in a four -minute statement. “(Arbitration) is now at a level of inconsistency which hurts our sport and which undermines its integrity. They make problems that all those who evolve in the league ask to be settled. It is negligence. »»
Cunningham also mentioned deficient arbitration as an important litigious point.
“When we play at the highest level and we have the impression of being on a battlefield, and the players get along to say that the arbitration is excruciating,” said Cunningham. “Listen to us!” We don’t want to see you lose your jobs, but I think there is room for improvement, to change things, when the League requires. »»
While the deadline of October 31 to negotiate a new collective agreement is approaching, Cunningham believes that a work stoppage is possible.
“There could be a lockout. I promise you that we are not going to play until we get what we deserve. Unfortunately, this is the situation that awaits us, which would be the most stupid decision, considering the momentum that the league has at the moment. »»
The final series of the WNBA will start this Friday while the Aces of Las Vegas will host the Mercury in Phoenix.
