He announced his plans in a social media post on Monday, Oct. Enes Kanter Freedom plans to be in attendance for Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena. 19.
Because they are men, meanwhile, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert told members of Congress that former NBA players Kanter Freedom and Royce White are ineligible to play in the women’s league. Kanter Freedom also mentioned Atlanta Dream star Angel Reese, who posted a double-double on Monday as Atlanta tied the best-of-seven WNBA Finals at one game apiece.
Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player with 11 seasons in the league, has repeatedly weighed in on the debate over transgender athletes in the WNBA. 7, he announced on social media that he planned to enter the league’s 2027 draft, stating that he identifies as a woman. 23 game.
On Aug. “Her words gave me so much hope and motivation to come out as a woman and officially declare for the WNBA draft. Kanter Freedom later took legal action against the Chicago Sky, claiming the team violated his First Amendment rights by ejecting him from the Aug.
“As you all know, this all started with an interview featuring Gabby Williams of the Golden State Valkyries, when she said, I have no problem with trans athletes playing on my team or against my team,” Freedom said. I can’t wait to watch my favorite player, the woman who inspired me to become who I am today!” he had mentioned.
