Enes Kanter Freedom

“I actually loved the game and enjoyed the game,”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Freedom spoke on The Ingraham Angle about his courtside ejection from a WNBA game.

“I am a woman. I should be allowed to play,”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Kanter reminded the WNBA of its gender eligibility standard after the league said he would not be draft-eligible.

“I'm shocked it's a controversial topic nowadays, but it is,”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Freedom reacted to the controversy surrounding his shirt defining woman as an adult human female.

“This is my passion... first half I watched the game; it was an amazing time. They put Sophie Cunningham in. I remember around the last three-minute mark she shot the ball and I put my hand in the air to celebrate it. Then Natasha Cloud saw that. Literally the next possession, (Cloud) came back and yelled at me, '(Sophie Cunningham) is not going to sleep with you.'”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Freedom described the sequence of events that led to Natasha Cloud's confrontation with him.

“I was like, there are so many kids in those stands. There are so many teenagers... a lot of F-bombs. She started to come toward me and I literally got up... I'm like, what did I do? She should be the one to be thrown out of the game.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Freedom recounted that Cloud used profanity in front of children in the stands and questioned why he was ejected instead of her.

“Article 13 Section 1 says if you identify as a woman, then you are allowed to play. I identify as a woman, so yes I can play.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Kanter cited the WNBA's own policy to argue he should be allowed to play in the league.

“They're terrified because I might actually get drafted next year.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Kanter suggested the WNBA was afraid he could be drafted into the league next year.

“I'm just confused at that point,”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Freedom said Cloud's outburst left him stunned.

“I'm here to protect women and support Sophie Cunningham.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Freedom stated his reason for attending the game was to support Sophie Cunningham and protect women.

“The next possession, (Cloud) started to yell and cuss at me,”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-25 · reported 2026-08-25

Freedom said Cloud escalated the confrontation on the next possession with profanity.

“I was cheering for my friend Sophie because when she shot that three, I put my hands in the air,”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-24

Freedom described what happened before his ejection from the arena during a Fever-Sky game.

“A couple possessions later, she came back and said, ‘She’s not gonna sleep with you.’ And I was shocked. I was like, ‘Listen, I’m not trying to sleep with her. I think she’s awesome. She’s a good friend.’ But I think it has a lot to do with my shirt.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-24

Freedom recounted that Natasha Cloud made a remark to him and explained his response, attributing the clash to his shirt.

“I was obviously wearing a shirt explaining what a woman is, and I think that had a lot to do with what she thinks about women. I think it triggered her a lot.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-24

Freedom said he believed his shirt displaying the definition of a woman triggered Cloud's reaction.

“I am now a woman.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Freedom noted that he and Caitlin Clark could chest-bump after a play because he would identify as a woman.

“modern Kobe and Shaq.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Freedom described a hypothetical WNBA scenario in which he and Caitlin Clark would dominate together.

“We are getting attacked before the @WNBA game in Chicago.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said 2026-08-23 · reported 2026-08-23

Freedom posted video footage of the chaotic scene outside Wintrust Arena to social media.

“I'm not breaking any rules here. I know the rules really well.”

Enes Kanter Freedom · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-23

Freedom explained his decision to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft in an interview with former Auburn coach Bruce Pearl.