A’ja Wilson’s Priceless Reaction to Fans Booing WNBA Commish During Trophy Presentation

Stephen Douglas | Oct 10, 2025

A’ja Wilson isn’t used to booing like that. / ESPN / @brickscenter

The Aces won the WNBA championship for the third time in four seasons on Friday night with a 97-86 win over the Mercury. With the Game 4 win Las Vegas completed a sweep in the league's first seven-game series in history to earn their latest title.

After they wrapped up the game they celebrated on the court at Mortgage Matchup Center while many fans remained in the stands to cheer for the players and maybe also boo WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert when she appeared on the floor to present the Aces with their trophy.

WNBA Finals MVP A'ja Wilson was shown on ESPN in the background having an amusing reaction as the boos reigned down on the embattled commissioner.

A’ja Wilson’s reaction to Cathy Engelbert getting booed 😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/8L7wDeKejp

— BricksCenter (@BricksCenter) October 11, 2025

The videos from the crowd were deafening and the fans kept going until she handed over the trophy to Aces owner Mark Davis.

Slightly different reactions to Mark Davis & Cathy Engelbert pic.twitter.com/l7wdRJHFFR

— Nekias (Nuh-KY-us) Duncan (@NekiasNBA) October 11, 2025

Cathy Engelbert presents the trophy to the Aces and boos ensue. pic.twitter.com/ZjmF4EH4KM

— Jackie Powell (she/her) (@ClassicJpow) October 11, 2025

Booing a professional sports commissioner isn't unusual, but the way things have gone for Engelbert the last few weeks, they sure feel louder.

Loud, extended boos from the crowd when WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert takes the mic to hand the trophy to Mark Davis. I'm not sure I've ever heard boos for a commish that went on for that long before.

— Alexa Philippou (@alexaphilippou) October 11, 2025

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