Lynx Coach Speaks Out on All-Star Snubs
Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve is questioning the WNBA’s All-Star selection logic after only two of her players were chosen for the 2025 WNBA All-Star Game. Despite her team holding the best record in the league at 17-2.
Reeve, who will serve as one of the All-Star Game coaches, congratulated Napheesa Collier and Courtney Williams on their selection but couldn’t hide her frustration over Kayla McBride and Alanna Smith being left out.
“I don’t know why only Phee and Courtney are All-Stars when you have the best team in the league by a few games,” Reeve said.
“There are teams that are below us in the standings by a lot that have three All-Stars… Really disappointing.”
Caitlin Clark’s Fever Have Three All-Stars Despite .500 Record
In sharp contrast, Caitlin Clark’s Indiana Fever, currently sitting at 9-9, had three players named to the All-Star roster. Clark, who made history by breaking the league’s fan vote record, was named one of the team captains alongside Lynx star Collier.
Cheryl Reeve will now coach Clark’s All-Star team. Meaning she’ll face off against her own MVP favorite, Collier, during the game. The irony wasn’t lost on fans or on Reeve herself, who noted the imbalance.
Adding to the drama, LA Sparks forward Dearica Hamby publicly voiced her disappointment over being left off the roster. Meanwhile, Williams revealed she initially missed WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert’s call telling her she had made the team.
As fan support, popularity, and performance continue to clash in the All-Star selection process. Reeve’s comments fuel the growing debate over how spots should truly be earned. The 2025 WNBA All-Star Game is already shaping up to be a showdown, with some off-court tension leading the way.
