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The WNBA's Commissioner Question: Is It The End of The Cathy Engelbert Era? | Chiney Today
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Chiney is back from WNBA All-Star Weekend in Chicago and breaking down the biggest highlights, lowlights and history-making moments from the celebration.
ESPN’s Alexa Philippou joins the show to discuss WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s uncertain future, her relationship with players, and whether the league needs a different kind of leadership for its next chapter.
Plus, Chiney celebrates Jonquel Jones’ All-Star Game MVP, Dominique Malonga’s historic dunk, Azzi Fudd’s three-point contest victory, and Nneka Ogwumike becoming the WNBA All-Star Game’s all-time leading scorer. Chiney and Brandon also share their ideas for improving All-Star Weekend, including more rest for players, the return of the four-point shot, and a potential one-on-one tournament.
In this episode:
- Is Cathy Engelbert still the right commissioner to lead the WNBA?
- Why the relationship between league leadership and players matters
- Jonquel Jones adds All-Star Game MVP to her résumé
- Azzi Fudd makes history in the three-point contest
- Dominique Malonga throws down a historic All-Star Game dunk
- Nneka Ogwumike becomes the WNBA All-Star Game’s all-time leading scorer
- How the WNBA can improve All-Star Weekend
- Should the four-point shot make its return?
- Could a one-on-one tournament become the next signature event?
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