Enes Kanter Freedom set to attend Fever-Sky game as WNBA trans controversy rages
New York Post • • sports
Key Points:
- Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, has declared himself for the 2027 WNBA Draft and plans to attend the Fever-Sky game in Chicago, taking significant security measures for his safety.
- Freedom's declaration follows recent controversy sparked by Sophie Cunningham's comments about protecting young girls from "biological men" in the WNBA, intensifying the debate on transgender athletes in the league.
- Freedom posted videos announcing his draft declaration and workout, emphasizing the need to follow league rules, and has spoken about recruiting other male players to enter the WNBA if eligibility standards remain unchanged.
- Former NBA player and Senate candidate Royce White also declared for the WNBA draft as a transgender player, adding to the ongoing discourse and backlash from fans.
- The WNBA responded by holding an anti-hate task force meeting, stating no immediate eligibility issues were found and condemning efforts to use the topic to marginalize others.
