Explosive scenes in WNBA see Enes Kanter Freedom ejected after argument with Natasha Cloud
Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a WNBA game after a confrontation with player Natasha Cloud. Freedom, who has been protesting against transgender athletes in women's sports, was wearing a shirt defining 'woman' as an adult human female.
Why it matters
The incident underscores the ongoing, highly polarized debate regarding gender identity and inclusion in professional sports.
Former basketball player Enes Kanter Freedom argues with WNBA star Natasha Cloud. ( Getty Images: Michael Reaves )
Enes Kanter Freedom was kicked out of a WNBA game after an explosive confrontation with players.
Freedom recently said he identified as a woman and would nominate for the WNBA draft as a result.
Kanter and fellow former player Royce White have been platforming against transgender athletes competing in women's sport.
Link copied Share Share article Former NBA centre Enes Kanter Freedom has been ejected from an Indiana-Chicago WNBA game after Sky guard Natasha Cloud yelled and pointed in his direction late in the third quarter.
Freedom was sitting along the baseline on Sunday night (Monday AEST). He had on a black shirt that read "WOMAN noun. adult human female".
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