Collier Sets WNBA All-Star Scoring Record Wins MVP

Napheesa Collier had a standout performance at the WNBA All-Star Game, setting a record with 36 points and earning the MVP award as she led Team Collier to a 151-131 victory over Team Clark, the highest-scoring All-Star Game in league history. Collier, a five-time All-Star and vice president of the Women's National Basketball Players Association executive committee, balanced her on-court dominance with significant off-court leadership, including negotiating a new collective bargaining agreement and advocating for players' rights throughout the weekend. She strategically selected her roster to include many familiar teammates, contributing to her team's success despite the absence of opposing captain Caitlin Clark due to injury. Collier's efforts extended beyond basketball, as she helped raise awareness about labor issues in the league, wearing a "Protect Our Future" T-shirt and engaging with media and fans on the topic. Alongside her teammates Kayla McBride and Courtney Williams, who also scored in double digits, Collier's leadership both on and off the court highlighted the critical intersection of sports performance and labor advocacy during the All-Star festivities. The Minnesota Lynx, featuring three All-Stars including Collier, McBride, and Williams, will next face the Chicago Sky in an upcoming game.