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Enes Kanter slams WNBA ‘double standard’ in fiery Sophie Cunningham defense

Enes Kanter, playing for the Freedom in the WNBA, has publicly backed Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham following her controversial stance on transgender athletes in women’s sports. Kanter shared a New York Times tweet on X, criticizing the league’s response to Cunningham’s comments, which argued that biological men should not compete in women’s basketball.

He framed her remarks as an honest but unpopular position, drawing parallels to high-profile athletes like Colin Kaepernick and LeBron James who have faced backlash for speaking out on social issues. Kanter also warned that Cunningham could face professional repercussions, including being blackballed by the WNBA for exercising her First Amendment rights.

Cunningham first addressed the topic in July during an ESPN interview, stating her belief that the WNBA should exclude transgender athletes to protect young female competitors. While she clarified she harbors no animosity toward transgender individuals, her comments sparked immediate backlash, including boos from fans during a recent game against the Portland Fire.

Kanter’s support extends beyond rhetoric; he submitted a formal request in August to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as a transgender player, further amplifying the debate over inclusion policies in the league.

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