One photo. Two women. U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier together. And this has opened the floodgates with the WNBA fans flooding the stage with their witty takes. The image, shared by @archivekamala, read,
“MVP @KamalaHarris & Napheesa Collier backstage at #UnreasonableConversation in LA,” sparking immediate responses from WNBA Fans.
MVP @KamalaHarris & Napheesa Collier backstage at #UnreasonableConversation in LA.
📸: @knicole_a pic.twitter.com/YwRuXuAm4I
— best of kamala harris (@archivekamala) October 7, 2025
While the post aimed to highlight women in leadership, some WNBA Fans turned it into satire. @Tee1655532 commented,
“Two losers in the same room lmao,” summing up a wave of snark that swept through comment sections.
Others took a more cynical view, with @MariaMonse8888 saying,
“Let’s make it political, why not,” as WNBA Fans debated the overlap of politics and sports.
It’s hard not to put meaning into the images as the current situation with the WNBA is still a pressing hot issue, just as Harris being surrounded by political commentaries. The WNBA fans are taking this as potential signs of the WNBA’s direction whether Harris would have any actual involvement or no.
This photo, and the reactions around it, highlight how WNBA Fans continue to mix humor, politics, and loyalty as they watch the league navigate a pivotal time in its growth.
Collier vs. Engelbert: WNBA Fans Divided Amid League Power Struggle
There’s another cause of friction in the WNBA, and it’s not between the two teams facing in the WNBA Finals. Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert has their own little exchange.
ESPN reported,
“Amid the WNBA Finals, two of the most powerful people in the game in Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert are locked in a contentious battle — for public opinion, power and money.”
Amid the WNBA Finals, two of the most powerful people in the game in Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier and WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert are locked in a contentious battle — for public opinion, power and money. https://t.co/V4GfV0QX7Z
— ESPN (@espn) October 6, 2025
That single sentence sent WNBA Fans into debate mode. @dibert_aaron added,
“Napheesa is not a fan of the commissioner. Not at all,” confirming what many WNBA Fans had already suspected — that the player-commissioner dynamic is far from friendly.
Social media lit up as WNBA Fans argued over who was right. Some pointed to player advocacy movements, while others defended Engelbert’s efforts to grow the league’s financial base. Then there were those who just leaned into the humor. @giftoku0 wrote,
“They said ‘women can’t get along’ — WNBA said bet,” summing up the sarcasm that WNBA Fans often use to process controversy.
WNBA Fans are proving again that they drive the conversation. Whether through memes or analysis, they keep the spotlight on the issues shaping the league’s future. It’s that constant dialogue that keeps the WNBA growing, even when things get tense.
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Sabel has been working as a field reporter for People’s Television Network (PTV), mainly about the Philippine Basketball Association since 2016 and has been elevated to Executive Producer for sports in 2022. Aside from being on top of the Philippine sports scene, she is also a running enthusiast. You can also follow her on X at @SabelReyes2 and Instagram at @msabelreyes.
