Former NBA first round pick Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA Draft
Former NBA Draft first round pick (3rd overall in 2011) Enes Kanter Freedom, who has been an adamant opponent of LeBron James, the Chinese Communist Party, Nike, along with more political activism, which he believes blackballed him from the NBA, has officially declared himself a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Yes, I’m serious.In the aftermath of Sophie Cuningham making a definitive stance that women’s sports should remain female, many coaches and players have opened up the floodgates for men in their league.
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Former NBA Draft first round pick (3rd overall in 2011) Enes Kanter Freedom, who has been an adamant opponent of LeBron James, the Chinese Communist Party, Nike, along with more political activism, which he believes blackballed him from the NBA, has officially declared himself a prospect for the 2027 WNBA Draft. Yes, I’m serious.In the aftermath of Sophie Cuningham making a definitive stance that women’s sports should remain female, many coaches and players have opened up the floodgates for men in their league. Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Willliams even said, "I would welcome a trans athlete on my team or against my team any time." Throughout this whole saga, the WNBA has remained silent about protecting fairness in their league, so Freedom is putting their feet to the fire in a hilarious way.JD VANCE PRAISES SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM FOR 'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS' ACTIVISM"If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA," Freedom stated in a social media post seated behind a studio desk wearing an orange WNBA sweatshirt with the Nike logo crossed out.Outkick contributor Riley Gaines called the declaration "genius" and "perfect", while sarcastically saying, "Waiting to see which WNBA team recruits Enes Freedom."Freedom, who hasn’t played in the NBA since being waived by the Houston Rockets in 2022 following a trade from the Boston Celtics went on to say, "My team and I have carefully reviewed the WNBA’s eligibility criteria and government framework surrounding self identification and inclusion."According to Freedom, "Based on the current guidelines, I can and am officially declaring my eligibility for the upcoming WNBA Draft in May 2027."TRUMP'S REMARKS ON RECRUITING LEBRON JAMES TO WOMEN'S BASKETBALL RESURFACE AMID WNBA TRANS ATHLETE DEBATEThe way I see it, what makes this any different than Lia Thomas at UPenn? When going by the name Will Thomas, he spent three seasons on the men’s team before transitioning to the female team and division.The WNBA has also undoubtedly asked for this.
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