Former NBA Star Declares Himself A WNBA Prospect

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom announced on Friday that he is officially declaring himself a WNBA prospect.

“After careful consideration and reviewing the current eligibility guidelines, I’m officially declaring myself a @WNBA prospect. If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every single requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA,” Freedom said.

“My team and I have carefully examined the WNBA’s eligibility criteria and governing framework surrounding self-identification and inclusion. Based on the current guidelines, I can and am officially declaring my eligibility for the upcoming WNBA draft in April 2027,” Freedom continued.

“I know my presence on the court will stir up strong opinions. I am definitely not here to mock, make fun of, or disrespect any community or personal choices. I’m simply asking that the current rules be applied equally to everyone — the rules that represent the very values many WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for. My team and I are prepared to ensure these guidelines are applied equally, consistently, and without exception, and I look forward to the #WNBA honoring its stated principles. See you at training camp,” he added.

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After careful consideration and reviewing the current eligibility guidelines,
I’m officially declaring myself a @WNBA prospect.

If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every single requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA.

My team and I have… pic.twitter.com/msncUZUT1J

— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 7, 2026

Fox News shared further:

In the aftermath of Sophie Cunningham making a definitive stance that women’s sports should remain female, many coaches and players have opened up the floodgates for men in their league. Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Williams even said, “I would welcome a trans athlete on my team or against my team any time.” Throughout this whole saga, the WNBA has remained silent about protecting fairness in their league, so Freedom is putting their feet to the fire in a hilarious way.

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WNBA star Gabby Williams supports trans women playing in the league:

“I would welcome a trans athlete on my team or against my team.” pic.twitter.com/5DKMjXC040

— BrickCenter (@BrickCenter_) August 6, 2026

Valkyries coach Natalie Nakase has also defended allowing biological males in women’s sports.

“I think just in terms of how I’m seeing it is, if I can answer, for me sports is about belonging. It’s about inclusivity. It’s about allowing everyone to be their authentic self,” Nakase said.

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Natalie Nakase references her ethnicity in her defense of trans athletes. She is a third-generation Japanese-American.

“Sports is about belonging… I’m big on that just because I have been criticized for my height, for my ethnicity." https://t.co/3LI5nVv886 pic.twitter.com/xBUi8PnlAQ

— Jackson Thompson (@JackThompsonFOX) August 3, 2026

“Genius. Perfect. Waiting to see which WNBA team recruits @EnesFreedom,” activist Riley Gaines commented.

Genius. Perfect. Waiting to see which WNBA team recruits @EnesFreedom. https://t.co/3Qv9W5nXGr

— Riley Gaines (@Riley_Gaines_) August 7, 2026

Yahoo Sports wrote:

Obviously, Freedom will not be picked in the 2027 WNBA Draft, and the league’s front offices will see right through his comments — that is, if executives have even bothered to read them.

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But in the most hypothetical scenario possible — that someone takes the chance and risks fan backlash by extending Freedom a tryout — one X user told him he would be the same player in the WNBA that he was in the NBA.

“You’re still gonna be absolute FOOD in the pick and roll,”@yc wrote.

What are your thoughts?