Basketball-WNBA Commissioner Engelbert says successor needs ‘thick skin’

Oct 17 (Reuters) WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert said on Saturday her successor will need to have very thick skin to navigate the job as she prepares ​to retire at the end of the year. Engelbert announced ‌her retirement last month after seven years in the role during which she guided the league through a historic labor agreement and massive franchise expansion. It s like a multidimensional role. You have to ‌have ​very thick skin, Engelbert told a ⁠press conference in San ⁠Francisco, ahead of Game 1 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream. You have to have confidence that we can continue this growth ​trajectory and confidence in building relationships with players and agents and the Board of Governors, the owners and ⁠the stakeholders. Engelbert said the league ⁠has hired a search firm to find ​her replacement and there has been a lot of interest ​in the job. She also offered advice to her successor ‌about the next steps for the league. When