WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert was booed by fans while presenting the Finals trophy to the Las Vegas Aces championship team on Friday night.
Cathy Engelbert did not receive a warm welcome in Phoenix on Friday night.
The WNBA commissioner hit the court to deliver the Finals trophy to the Las Vegas Aces, but she was promptly met with boos.
One attendee in the crowd was even spotted giving the middle finger while Engelbert spoke to congratulate the Aces.
«Well, we’re here today to celebrate a champion. Thank you to all the fans. Phoenix had a great run to get here, and I just want to congratulate the Aces on a performance, 2025 WNBA champions», Engelbert said amid continuous boos.
The Aces, despite completing the sweep for their third title in four years, appeared visibly uncomfortable, and Finals MVP A’ja Wilson showed a look of concern.
Engelbert has received a ton of backlash recently, as the commissioner allegedly made dismissive and patronizing remarks about player concerns.
