Former NBA star and prospective WNBA player Enes Kanter Freedom.
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Some are not happy with Enes Kanter Freedom's antics with the WNBA, which have included declaring for the 2027 Draft, including former NBA star Jason Williams.
During an episode of the Hoopin' N Hollerin' podcast, Williams ripped Kanter Freedom, calling him “stupid.” He couldn't even fathom his antics.
“Enes Kanter stupid. F**k he doing, dog? Seriously. Why does he want to play with women?” he asked before his co-host deduced it to him wanting “attention.
"Enes Kanter stupid. Fu*k he doing, dog? Seriously. Why does he want to play with women? … You want to play with girls, bro? The fu*k out of here. You're 6'10" like 270."
Jason Williams sounded OFF on the former NBA big man.
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The “last thing” Williams wants is “attention,” so he can't understand Kanter Freedom's motives. He does not support the 6'10”, 270-pound former NBA center playing against women.
“I mean, come on, dog, there's no need for that. Come on. What does that prove, dog?” he asked, before adding, “I hope they let him into the Draft and nobody picks his p**s a*s.”
Clearly, Williams is not entertained by Kanter Freedom. He is seemingly annoyed by him, and that won't likely change if Kanter Freedom continues his antics.
Enes Kanter Freedom's ongoing WNBA controversy
Turkish-American former basketball player and human rights activist Enes Kanter Freedom reacts as he is removed from the arena during the second half against the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena. Mandatory Credit: Patrick Gorski-Imagn Images
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Over the last month, Kanter Freedom has caused a stir in the WNBA. In early August, he declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft, claiming to be a woman and citing that he was eligible to be drafted due to his self-identification.
A few weeks later, he attended a game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever, causing a stir. He wore a shirt that featured the definition of a woman on it.
After a Sophie Cunningham basket, he celebrated from the crowd. This started a heated verbal exchange with Sky star Natasha Cloud, resulting in Kanter Freedom getting thrown out of the arena.
The WNBA has ruled Kanter Freedom ineligible for the 2027 Draft. However, that has not stopped him from talking about the issues of transgender athletes in the league.