ESPN star Monica McNutt had fans in hysterics over her reactions to Chris “Mad Dog” Russo’s WNBA opinions.
The fiery Russo went on a rant over the WNBA’s issues surrounding commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
WNBA commissioner Cathy Engelbert has gotten enormous criticism for her handling of the league from fans, and even star players[/caption]
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier recently publicly called out Engelbert in her exit interview, accusing her of being “negligent” in her leadership.
Collier’s stance stemmed from the league’s brutal officiating and the league’s CBA negotiations with the players.
On Wednesday, Stephen A. Smith began First Take by calling for Engelbert to resign.
Then, Russo gave his thoughts on the conflict.
“I don’t follow this this carefully, but I watched it today,” Russo began.
Despite not being familiar with the WNBA’s situation, Russo would go on to defend the league’s officiating and blame the criticism aimed at Engelbert on the CBA negotiations.
But throughout his rant, McNutt had plenty of eye-opening reactions to Russo.
McNutt, who’s known for covering the WNBA and NBA, was shown making various facial expressions, including putting her hands on her chin, hands on her face, and dropping her jaw, among others.
The live TV sequence caused fans to react on social media to McNutt’s reactions.
“Monica’s face [crying emoji],” one wrote.
“Monica’s faces are hilarious,” another commented.
“I feel the same as McNutt,” a third said.
“Monica looked like she wanted the camera off,” a fourth added.
“Her face says it all,” a fifth stated.
McNutt did show her stunned face after Stephen A. called for Engelbert’s resignation.
“Cathy Engelbert, the commissioner of the league… Let me say for the record: You should resign. You need to resign. Period,” Smith said.
He added, “When a player, any player… attacks you publicly like that, that weak a** statement commissioner Engelbert gave is not good enough.
“And I’m gonna say it, it was a weak a** statement.
“Could you imagine somebody directing comments and criticisms at you, taking conversations they’ve had with you directly, and telling the world what you said?
“And did you see that statement Commissioner Engelbert gave?
“She basically provided no defense of herself!”
