Enes Kanter Freedom wants to be drafted by the WNBA, but I don’t think it works like that. He has to say he’s now a woman. He should be able to do that easily; just grow his hair long and buy a new wardrobe.
Any team that grabs him has it made.
It would increase the viewership.
The WNBA audience has experienced massive, record-breaking growth, reaching tens of millions of unique viewers on television and packing arenas. Individual marquee games regularly draw between 1 million and 2.6 million viewers, driven heavily by surging mainstream interest and star players like Caitlin Clark, says AI.
Before Caitlin Clark entered the league in 2024, big WNBA games typically averaged between 300,000 and 400,000 viewers, and regular-season broadcasts rarely cracked the one-million mark. The league had not seen a television audience over one million viewers in nearly 16 years, since Candace Parker’s debut in 2008.
So, what do they do? They smack Caitlin Clark around and abuse her.
Kanter Freedom’s Statement
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 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.
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.
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.
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— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 7, 2026
