Former ESPN star blames Natasha Cloud for Enes Kanter Freedom incident

Last night's altercation between Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud and former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has sparked reactions across the sports media landscape. Most have criticized Kanter Freedom for his behavior, including those who support his stance on banning transgender women from women's sports. However, former ESPN anchor Linda Cohn is placing the blame on Cloud.

In a video recorded after the game, Cohn made it clear that Cloud started the altercation and proceeded to curse at Kanter Freedom, who was sitting courtside. Cohn stated that she failed to make it clear that Cloud was the one responsible, and that Kanter Freedom was merely standing up for women at a WNBA game. Kanter Freedom, who is "declared" for the 2027 WNBA Draft, was escorted out of the arena amid boos and a "talking hands" gesture. Cloud later posted a message of support for the transgender community on social media.