The WNBA All-Star Game is right around the corner, and we finally have our first two confirmed stars who are all set to feature in the upcoming All-Star Game. Caitlin Clark and Napheesa Collier! While Clark’s historic 1.2 million fan votes have been the talk of the town, let’s not overlook the significance of Collier’s selection. A runner-up in last season’s MVP race, Collier is now a five-time All-Star. But this year will be extra special for her – it’s her first time being named a starter, and she will do so by leading one of the teams! “It’s really cool. I went from never being a starter to captain,” Collier said.
Courtney Williams couldn’t hide her excitement after finding out that Phee was going to be a captain. “Say it louder… man I think it means everything honestly, she’s been putting the work in, she’s been having an amazing season obviously our team is not as good if not for Napheesa Collier, man.”
Despite missing two games earlier this season with a back injury, Napheesa Collier has been a force to be reckoned with this season. The former Lady Husky leads the entire league in scoring, averaging a league-best 24.5 points per game. A statline worthy of being a captain in the All-Star game, won’t you agree? To celebrate her well-earned selection, the Minnesota Lynx’s page on X posted a picture that has won the internet!
“Mama you’re an All-Star” pic.twitter.com/Kd803QKCqv
— Minnesota Lynx (@minnesotalynx) June 29, 2025
The photo features Collier with her 3-year-old daughter Mila, who’s proudly rocking a T-shirt that reads, “Mama, you are an All-Star.” A perfect tribute to the moment! The heartwarming post quickly went viral, and fans wasted no time flooding the comments with love. Let’s dive into some of the best reactions!
Fans react to Napheesa Collier celebrating her All-Star selection with daughter
Messages of love and celebration came pouring in from all directions. “Congratulations Phee 1000% deserved in every way ,” one fan commented. Another joined in to say, “That is just the cutest. Congrats Phee!!”
These were the very fans who helped vote Phee in as captain. Collier finished second in overall votes, right behind Caitlin Clark, with a massive 1,176,020 votes. To put that into perspective, her first-round total last year was just 103,550. This season? A massive jump to 484,75! That kind of leap says everything about how dominant she’s been in the last couple of years!
The celebrations were nothing short of adorable! The Lynx dropped a wholesome video showing little Mila cruising around the facility on her tiny scooter wearing the “Mama you’re an All-Star” t-shirt! “Too cute,” one fan commented, seeing Phee share the special moment with her daughter!
Then there were fans who were predicting an even brighter future for Phee. “Soon it’ll be ‘Mama, you’re the MVP,’” one fan wrote. And they are probably right. Last season, Collier earned her first Defensive Player of the Year award, averaging 1.91 steals, 7.5 defensive rebounds, and 1.41 blocks per game. Well, her performances weren’t just limited to the defensive side of things! She was also averaging 20.4 points and 3.4 assists and finished behind A’ja Wilson in the MVP race. Unfortunately, her season ended in the worst possible way as the Lynx lost in the WNBA finals to the Liberty.
With a new season comes renewed hope! Phee wants to win her first championship– and so far, the Lynx look every bit like title contenders. They have only lost twice this season. But they wouldn’t be favorites if not for their superstar forward! Averaging 24.5 points, 8.4 rebounds, and 3.8 assists per game this season, Collier is the odds-on favorite to take home the MVP her. “& upcoming MVP!!! ,” one fan said, which makes sense with every passing day!
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