Lynx's Napheesa Collier rails against WNBA leadership, calls for officiating changes

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The Phoenix Mercury's 86-81 victory in Game 4 of the WNBA semifinals eliminated the Minnesota Lynx from playoff contention. An injured Napheesa Collier watched from the sideline as the top-seeded Lynx's postseason run came to an end Sunday.

Collier suffered an ankle injury in the closing minute of Game 3 of the semifinal series. Referees did not call a foul against Mercury forward Alyssa Thomas after she made contact with the Lynx star. The non-call prompted a strong reaction from Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve. 

After a confrontation with officials, Reeve was ejected and later fined by the WNBA for criticizing officials during a postgame news conference.

During her end-of-season media availability on Tuesday, Collier read a prepared statement. Collier, the WNBA Players Association vice president and Unrivaled co-founder, took issue with league leadership.

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Napheesa Collier was injured during Game 3 of the Minnesota Lynx's WNBA playoff game against the Phoenix Mercury. (Jordan Johnson/NBAE via Getty Images)

"So, first of all, I'd like to congratulate the Mercury for advancing to the Finals, and I want to be clear, this conversation is not about winning or losing," Collier began.

"It's about something much bigger. The real threat to our league isn't money. It isn't ratings or even missed calls or even physical play. It's the lack of accountability from the league office."

Collier also demanded changes to the way league games are officiated.

"Since I've been in the league, you've heard the constant concerns about officiating, and it has now reached levels of inconsistency that plague our