Enes Kanter Freedom joins Sophie Cunningham rally before Fever game

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been trolling WNBA fans on social media, since injecting himself into the growing debate about transgender athletes in women’s sports.

On Sunday, ahead of a clash between the Indiana Fever and Chicago Sky at Wintrust Arena, Kanter pulled up and was seen mingling with fans outside.

MORE: Liberty embrace trans fans with jumbotron message during game vs Sophie Cunningham, Fever

Because Kanter has had fun trolling WNBA fans and getting involved in the debate, he stopped by a pro-Sophie Cunningham rally outside of the arena.

Cunningham’s comments are what brought the transgender athlete issue to the forefront of the WNBA conversation.

Kanter could be seen high-fiving fans, while wearing a shirt that echoes his stance on the issue .

MORE: WNBA star Natasha Cloud goes scorched earth on green dildo trolls in NSFW rant

Enes Kanter Freedom Makes Statement Ahead of Fever Game

Kanter shared a video of himself walking up to the arena, receiving some harsh words from the counter protestors outside. It’s exactly the kind of response that Kanter has been hoping for by provoking fans online.

“We are getting attacked before the [WNBA] game in Chicago,” he wrote on social media.

WARNING: VIdeo contains NSFW language.

Kanter caused an uproar on social media when he began mocking the WNBA for not taking a clear stance on transgender athletes in the league, and declared himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

“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,” he said in his satirical announcement.

Sunday’s game between the Fever and Sky is airing live on Peacock.

—Enjoy free coverage of the top news & trending stories with The Big Lead Newsletter—