‘Encouraged me to do this’ – Enes Kanter reveals inspiration behind declaring for WNBA
Enes Kanter made headlines earlier this month when he decided to declare for the WNBA. In his initial post on X, Kanter stated that ‘If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every single requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA.
Former NBA player Enes Kanter has revealed the inspiration behind his decision to declare for the WNBA. In an interview with America First Policy Institute, Kanter explained how he was watching the WNBA when a player said they welcomed trans athletes onto their team. This statement sparked Kanter's idea to take a shot at playing in the league himself.
He said, "I was like, if they don't have any problem with it, why not just go out there and take my shot, and try to play basketball in WNBA." Kanter praised the league, players, and coaches for their advocacy of trans people playing in women's sports. He questioned why he was receiving backlash, stating that the ones encouraging him were the ones in the sport.
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