Former NBA player declares eligibility for 2027 WNBA Draft

X (formerly Twitter) ^ | August 7, 2026 | Enes Kanter Freedom

[MinorityRepublican]

After careful consideration and reviewing the current eligibility guidelines,
I’m officially declaring myself a @WNBA prospect.

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.

I know my presence on the court will stir up strong opinions.

I am definitely not here to mock, make fun of, or disrespect any community or personal choices. I’m simply asking that the current rules be applied equally to everyone — the rules that represent the very values many WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for.

My team and I are prepared to ensure these guidelines are applied equally, consistently, and without exception, and I look forward to the #WNBA honoring its stated principles.

See you at training camp.

enesfreedom.com pic.twitter.com/msncUZUT1J— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 7, 2026

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TOPICS: Society; Sports
KEYWORDS: wnba

[Freee-dame]

Is this a Babylon Bee type article?

[Responsibility2nd]

[lee martell]

He’s most likely joking.
Almost too old for consideration anyway.

[BB62]

This is waaaay beyond AWESOME!!!

The contortions of various people and entities will be exceedingly satisfying to watch!

[bantam]

I hope there is follow thru here!

[Dawgreg]

I love this

[bantam]

What’s age have to do with anything if “she” can compete?
Go Enes Go!!!
You go girl!!!

[Ronaldus Magnus III]

Almost too old for consideration anyway.

Uh, Oh!

Ageism?

[Flaming Conservative]

That was my first thought.

[Tommy Revolts]

See you at training camp.

The WNBA should be celebrating. They are breaking barriers.

[Dr. Sivana]

Almost too old for consideration anyway.

At 34? Nah... LeBron James is playing strong at 41. Lew Alcinder (Jabbar) played into his 40s. Even at 80% of top speed, combined with his physical presence and strength, Enes will be fine. His lady teammates can pass him the ball all day while he hangs out near the basket.

If women's basketball ever adopts "enforcers" like we have the NHL, he'd be great to team up with Caitlyn Clark.

[cgbg]

This is a wonderful application of Alinsky’s Rules for Radicals Rule #4:

“Make opponents live up to their own book of rules.”

[Libloather]

Signed, Fred.

[USS Alaska]

The contortions of various people and entities will be exceedingly satisfying to watch!

Absolutely great fun.

A conservative shoving the "declare your gender thing" right down their throats...we all have throats, so maybe up their vaginas is more appropriate.

[Persevero]

No he’s really doing it and it’s awesome.

Best way to beat these insane policies is to consistently play by their rules.

If they refuse then they can enjoy their lawsuits.

Absolute dopes.

[Lockbox]

Got to go to the store, time to stock up on popcorn......... this is going to be GREAT!

[Libloather]

[kawhill]

Enes Freedom
Turkish-American former basketball player and human rights activist. Wants to come out retirement and play with the girls? They might hurt him.

[ConservaTexan]

This is how you beat these morons. Make them walk their talk.