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Ex-NBA star Enes Kanter Freedom declares for 2027 WNBA draft
Former NBA centre Enes Kanter Freedom has announced he is declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft. In a video on X, he said his team reviewed the league's eligibility rules and concluded…
The Story in Brief
Former NBA centre Enes Kanter Freedom has announced he is declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft. In a video on X, he said his team reviewed the league's eligibility rules and concluded he qualifies. The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement states only women are eligible but does not define the term or address gender identity. The league has not responded to his declaration.
The 34-year-old reportedly earned around $101.8 million in salary during his 11 NBA seasons and has an estimated net worth of $40 million. His announcement follows comments from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham about protecting women's sports from transgender athletes. Kanter Freedom says he wants the rules applied equally and without exception.
The Indian Opinion
This is political performance, not a genuine bid to play. Kanter Freedom is using a loophole in the WNBA's undefined eligibility rules to mock transgender inclusion policies. Both sides should be honest: the WNBA's vague CBA invites this satire, and Kanter Freedom's claim that he is not mocking anyone rings hollow. The real test is whether the league will now clearly define 'woman' in its rules, or keep dodging the question.
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