Enes Kanter Ejected From Fever-Sky After Heated Confrontation With WNBA Player
Summary
Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a heated argument with Chicago Sky player Natasha Cloud. Kanter Freedom had been protesting comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports by wearing a T-shirt supporting the definition of “woman” as an adult human female.Key Facts
- Enes Kanter Freedom declared for the 2027 WNBA draft following comments about transgender athletes in women’s sports.
- Kanter Freedom attended the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game wearing a T-shirt stating: “WOMAN noun: adult human female.”
- He was removed from the game in the third quarter after a verbal argument and confrontation with Natasha Cloud.
- Security escorted Kanter Freedom out before the game ended.
- Natasha Cloud did not speak to the media after the game but met with team and league security.
- WNBA rules currently state that only women are eligible to play, but it is unclear how this applies to transgender athletes.
- WNBA team presidents recently met to discuss transgender athlete eligibility, with an official statement expected before the next season.
- Sky coach Tyler Marsh supported Cloud’s passion and leadership on the team.
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