Enes Kanter Freedom joins Sophie Cunningham rally before Fever game

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been trolling WNBA fans on social media, injecting himself into the debate about transgender athletes in women's sports. On Sunday, ahead of an Indiana Fever vs. Chicago Sky game at Wintrust Arena, Kanter was seen mingling with fans outside the arena. Kanter has been known to provoke WNBA fans, sparking debate about transgender athletes in women's sports.

Kanter stopped by a pro-Sophie Cunningham rally outside the arena, showing his support for the transgender athlete. He could be seen high-fiving fans while wearing a shirt that echoed his stance on the issue. Kanter's arrival at the arena drew harsh words from counter-protestors. Kanter shared a video of himself walking up to the arena, receiving backlash from the counter-protestors.

He wrote on social media, "We are getting attacked before the [WNBA] game in Chicago." Kanter sparked controversy when he declared himself eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft, stating that declaring one's identity is sufficient for eligibility. The Fever vs. Sky game is airing live on Peacock.