The Legacy of Engelbert: A Double Edged Sword for Women's Sports Cathy Engelbert's impending retirement as WNBA commissioner has sent shockwaves through the sports world, leaving many to wonder what this means for the future of women's basketball.
Her tenure has been marked by significant growth and transformation, but also controversy and criticism.
Engelbert's leadership style has been called into question, with some perceiving her as aloof and reactive rather than proactive in addressing emerging crises such as officiating problems and player harassment.