The Weight of Expectation: Napheesa Collier's Slow Return to the Court Napheesa Collier's injury plagued year has been a microcosm for the broader challenges facing WNBA players, who are increasingly expected to perform at an elite level despite the physical toll of their sport.
The Minnesota Lynx star is preparing to return from ankle surgery, but her path back to the court will be fraught with pressure.
Collier's coach, Cheryl Reeve, has described her as a player who "holds herself to a different standard," one that demands perfection even in the face of adversity.