Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom ejected from Sky game after heated confrontation with Chicago star Natasha Cloud
Key Points:
- Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud engaged in a heated confrontation with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom during their 113-90 loss to the Indiana Fever, resulting in Kanter Freedom being escorted out of the arena.
- The altercation occurred in the third quarter when Kanter Freedom, seated on the baseline, and Cloud exchanged words after a basket by Cloud; teammates restrained Cloud while security removed Kanter Freedom.
- Kanter Freedom has been vocal in the transgender athletes debate, challenging the WNBA's policies and calling himself a "WNBA prospect," despite no transgender players currently in the league or eligibility issues.
- The WNBA has condemned such actions as "bad-faith" publicity stunts aimed at marginalizing others, distancing itself from Kanter Freedom's remarks and similar comments by other former male players.
- Cloud later expressed support for the transgender community on social media, affirming protection and acceptance, while her team was eliminated from playoff contention following the loss.