NEW YORK, July 7, 2025
All-Star Nod Almost Lost A hilarious case of mistaken identity almost prevented Courtney Williams from receiving the good news.
Williams earns All-Star status, then shines in Lynx victory.
- Courtney Williams named WNBA All-Star for the second time.
- She initially missed the call from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
- Williams scored a season-high 25 points in the Lynx’s 80-75 victory over the Chicago Sky.
- Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve will coach team Caitlin Clark at the All-Star Game.
On Sunday, **who was named a WNBA All-Star for the second time in her career?** The answer is Courtney Williams, who almost missed the life-changing call from Commissioner Cathy Engelbert.
A Call to Remember
The story of how Courtney Williams found out she was an All-Star is almost as entertaining as her on-court performance. Early Sunday, Williams received a call from an unfamiliar number. Not recognizing it, she didn’t answer. Fortunately, Engelbert called again. When Williams finally picked up, she responded to Engelbert’s introduction with a bewildered, “Cathy who?”
“She was like, ‘You’re an All-Star,’” Williams recounted. “I said, ‘No, ain’t no way you’re calling my phone saying that.’”
All-Star Performance
A few hours after the comical exchange, Williams took to the court. Fueled by the All-Star news, she delivered a stellar performance, leading the Lynx to an 80-75 victory against the Chicago Sky. Playing their fifth game in eight nights against a well-rested Sky team, the Lynx needed every bit of Williams’ energy.
Williams matched her season high with 25 points, hitting 10 of 17 shots, including 2 of 5 from beyond the arc. She also contributed eight rebounds and six assists.
Coach’s Reaction
Lynx coach Cheryl Reeve, who will coach team Caitlin Clark at the All-Star Game, praised Williams’ performance. “So I told her, ‘Playing like an All-Star is good,’” Reeve said. However, Reeve expressed disappointment that only Napheesa Collier and Williams were selected for the All-Star Game from a Lynx team that boasts a commanding 17-2 record, leading the WNBA by a significant 4½ games.
