Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected After Verbal Clash at WNBA Game

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever WNBA game on Sunday after a verbal confrontation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud during a timeout. Kanter Freedom, seated courtside, stood up with his arms outstretched and approached the court after Cloud pointed and shouted at him. Security personnel and Sky players intervened, and he was escorted out of Wintrust Arena. The Fever defeated the Sky 113-90.

Kanter Freedom, who has previously announced intentions to enter the WNBA draft, was wearing a T-shirt that read "WOMAN noun. Adult human female." He later posted on social media that he was removed from the game for "supporting women." Cloud responded on another platform, stating that she stands with transgender individuals and affirms their belonging in her community.

Sky head coach Tyler Marsh said the focus should remain on the basketball, adding that the league and its players deserve respect from spectators, including former players.