Cathy Engelbert said WNBA players were ‘emotional’ about housing — the Liberty explain why it’s important

Earlier this month, WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert said she was surprised at how “emotional” an issue team-provided housing was for WNBA players during collective bargaining agreement negotiations.

But some Liberty players suggested Engelbert’s comment was short-sighted and the issue of team housing is not inconsequential.

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“I think there are little things that maybe the average person doesn’t think about where, like, you have to get furniture,” said guard Rebekah Gardner, who signed a one-year minimum contract worth $277,500 with the Liberty. “There’s just so many little things. And when we were playing basketball, that’s just extra stuff we would have to focus on.”

Forward Rebecca Allen was a staunch supporter of securing team housing, especially as a player with an Australian passport.