Enes Kanter Freedom Ejected from WNBA Game
Was Freedom an embarrassment or was Cloud in the wrong?
Above: Enes Kanter Freedom and Natasha Cloud at Wintrust Arena in Chicago on Aug. 23. Image credit: Michael Reaves/Getty Images
The Spin
Left narrative
After making a mockery of the WNBA's transgender rules, Freedom is again embarrassing himself with this latest stunt. Stepping out toward the baseline, getting ejected on purpose, and immediately claiming to be a victim is pathetic.
Right narrative
Freedom is once again exercising his free speech and making his views known, despite the risk of controversy. The WNBA must protect the integrity of sport by defending the integrity of the game for biological females. Anyone blaming Freedom for this incident is overlooking the fact that Cloud was triggered by an activist exercising his freedom of speech.