WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert takes issue with question about job longevity: 'I wonder whether you would ask that of a man'
Cathy Engelbert was not a big fan of this question.
The 2026 WNBA Draft was mostly a joyous occasion Monday night. With the new collective-bargaining agreement (CBA) in hand, the event represented the start of the new era for the players, and a sign that — despite the labor unrest — the WNBA season would start on time. Despite all those reasons for positivity, one awkward moment that occurred after the draft continued to get attention Tuesday.
It involved WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert bristling at a question about how long she intended to remain in her job. Engelbert tried to deflect the question originally, saying she wanted people to focus on the women players and owners in the league as well. She then brought it back to herself, adding, “I wonder whether you would ask that of a man.
” The reporter, Madeline Kenney of the New York Post, responded with, “I would. I would,” as Engelbert continued to give her response. “I wonder whether you would ask that of a man.
" 👀 Cathy Engelbert’s response to the question of how much longer she anticipates being the WNBA’s commissioner 😳 pic. twitter. com/7FZ3Yxgq7w — Yahoo Sports (@YahooSports) April 13, 2026 Kenney’s question wasn’t presented in a negative manner.