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Former NBA player Enes Kanter did not get a warm welcome from WNBA fans in Chicago.
On Sunday, Kanter made his way to Chicago to watch the Indiana Fever play against the Sky.
Unfortunately, Kanter was confronted and cursed out by fans, who were angry about him mocking the WNBA over its trans athlete policy.
‘F—you b—–‘ ‘Get your b—– a– out of Chicago.’ fans could be heard yelling at Kanter.
We are getting attacked before the @WNBA game in Chicago. pic.twitter.com/sn1oa3L7mJ
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 23, 2026
Last week, Kanter went viral when he declared for the WNBA draft in an attempt to challenge the league’s trans athlete policy.
“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.”
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… pic.twitter.com/msncUZUT1J
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 7, 2026
Despite a frosty reception from fans, Kanter went inside and took his courtside seats for the game.
In 2027, as the new face of the @WNBA, my first goal will be to encourage every player and every coach to stand for the National Anthem with their hands over their hearts.🇺🇸#LetFreedomPlay pic.twitter.com/6g375RX7cg
— Enes Kanter FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 23, 2026