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Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game over player row

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is ejected from the Women's NBA match between the Chicago Sky and Indiana Fever after becoming involved in a verbal altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud.

Kanter Freedom ejected from WNBA game over player row

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a Women's NBA game on Sunday following a verbal altercation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Sitting courtside, Freedom stood up and approached the court after Cloud began pointing and shouting at him during a timeout. Wearing a shirt that read "WOMAN noun. Adult human female," Freedom was removed from the game by security.

He later expressed his frustration on social media, stating he was kicked out for supporting women in sports. Cloud responded on social media, affirming her support for transgender individuals. Sky head coach Tyler Marsh emphasized the importance of enjoying the basketball during a game. The incident occurred amid a broader debate surrounding transgender athletes in sports, with the WNBA currently adhering to a policy that only women are eligible to play.

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