WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert is under fire, but the NBA is the real power worth challenging

The article examines the challenges facing WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert, who has come under fire from WNBA players. While Engelbert faces criticism, the article suggests that the real power worth challenging lies with the NBA's ownership and influence over the WNBA. The article argues that the WNBA's success is heavily dependent on the NBA's support, both financially and in terms of media coverage. The NBA's ownership and control over the WNBA's operations are seen as the central obstacle to the league's future growth and autonomy. The article also notes that WNBA players have expressed frustration with Engelbert's leadership, but suggests that the underlying issues lie with the NBA's dominance and the lack of financial resources dedicated to the WNBA. The article concludes that addressing the power dynamics between the WNBA and the NBA may be the key to unlocking the league's full potential.