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Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected From WNBA Game After Confrontation

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Former Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter Freedom was removed from a WNBA game on Sunday. The ejection happened during the third quarter of the matchup between the Indiana Fever and the Chicago Sky. Security escorted him out of Wintrust Arena after a heated exchange with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Kanter Freedom was sitting courtside when the confrontation began.

The situation started after Chicago player Sophie Cunningham made a three-point shot. Kanter Freedom raised his hands to celebrate the basket. Cloud then approached him and began shouting. According to Breitbart, Kanter Freedom told OutKick that Cloud said, "She's not gonna sleep with you." He responded that he was there to protect women, not to engage in personal attacks.


Kanter Freedom noted that Cloud used heavy language in front of many children. He expressed shock that a professional athlete would use such words near teenagers. He stated that he simply stood up and tried to explain his position before security intervened. The game ended with a 113-90 defeat for the Sky.

It didn't look like a standard technical foul.

Kanter Freedom spoke to reporters after leaving the arena. He claimed he never received a clear reason for his removal from the building. Security staff only told him he had to leave. He asked them not to grab him as he walked out. He said he wanted to make their job easier, so he complied without a fight.


He explained that his shirt likely triggered Cloud's reaction. A black T-shirt bearing the words "WOMAN noun" was on him. adult human female. He explained to OutKick that the shirt defining a woman likely influenced her views on women. He added that he believes the shirt triggered her anger significantly.

Despite the tension, Kanter Freedom said he supports Cloud as a player. He called her an excellent player on the court. He emphasized that his actions were not about politics or transgender issues. He focused on the behavior of using foul language in front of young fans. He noted that a mother and her daughter thanked him for his efforts during the game.

His account of the shirt's impact is specific.


Cloud did not speak to the press following the game. Security personnel from her franchise and the WNBA both met with her. She later posted a message on Threads addressing trans kids and persons. The incident drew attention from multiple outlets covering the event. Per The Daily Caller, some observers felt Kanter Freedom's gestures were intended to provoke a reaction.

RedState reported that Kanter Freedom was also hassled by people outside the arena. These individuals opposed his support for women not playing against biological men. Inside the arena, he remained seated until the verbal clash occurred. Other players intervened to block Cloud from getting closer to him. The ejection marked the end of his time at the event.

Kanter Freedom stated he does not understand why he was thrown out. He felt his celebration was normal and his response was defensive. He believes the league failed to explain the rules clearly in that moment. He noted that many kids were watching the game and heard the arguments.


Officials have not yet released a written statement.

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