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Lynx Star Napheesa Collier Earns WNBA Western Conference Player of the Week Honors

The Minnesota Lynx, who were ranked ninth in ESPN’s preseason power rankings, have started 2-0 for the first time in five seasons, and currently sit tied at third atop the standings. This certainly could not have happened without the contributions of the 27-year-old team captain, Napheesa Collier.

best in the West through week one. pic.twitter.com/xeXkeVDXrc

— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) May 21, 2024

A pair of wins against the newly dubbed “super team” from Seattle has captured the eyes of those unfamiliar with what Lynx Head Coach and President of Basketball Operations Cheryl Reeve has been cooking up the last handful of seasons.