Ex-NBA center ejected from WNBA game after being confronted by player
Summary
Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, was removed from a WNBA game after a confrontation with Chicago Sky player Natasha Cloud. The incident happened near the end of the third quarter, and security escorted Kanter out before the game continued.Key Facts
- The incident occurred during the Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game on August 23, 2026.
- Kanter was sitting courtside wearing a shirt with a message about the definition of "woman."
- Natasha Cloud approached Kanter, yelled, and pointed at him, leading to the confrontation.
- Security and players separated Kanter and Cloud, and Kanter was ejected from the arena.
- Chicago Sky coach Tyler Marsh supported Cloud’s actions to protect the team.
- The WNBA has ongoing discussions about transgender women playing in the league.
- Kanter and another former NBA player have declared themselves eligible for the WNBA draft, identifying as women.
- Cloud later posted a statement supporting transgender people on social media.
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