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Ex-NBA Star Ejected for Confronting Player Over Trans Athletes
24 Aug
Summary
- Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after confronting a player.
- Freedom has been vocal in his opposition to transgender athletes in women's sports.
- He announced intentions to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft to challenge policies.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from Wintrust Arena during a Chicago Sky game on Sunday evening. The incident occurred after Sky guard Natasha Cloud confronted Freedom at his courtside seat following a play. Freedom, who has publicly opposed transgender athletes competing in women's sports, was then escorted out by security.
As he departed, Freedom tugged at a shirt reading "WOMAN noun adult human female" and was met with jeers. He told arena officials his ejection stemmed from supporting women, calling the situation unacceptable. Freedom had previously declared his intention to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft to challenge the league's stance on transgender women athletes.
Freedom, who played 11 NBA seasons, was waived by the Houston Rockets in February 2022. He claimed his views on the Chinese government led to his release, a denial by NBA commissioner Adam Silver. A fan sitting near Freedom stated Cloud initiated the confrontation, with Freedom only reacting when approached.
