In the aftermath of Sophie Cuningham making a definitive stance that women’s sports should remain female, many coaches and players have opened up the floodgates for men in their league.Golden State Valkyries forward Gabby Willliams even said, "I would welcome a trans athlete on my team or against my team any time." Throughout this whole saga, the WNBA has remained silent about protecting fairness in their league, so Freedom is putting their feet to the fire in a hilarious way.FILE - In this March 19, 2018, file photo, New York Knicks center Enes Kanter (00) drives to the basket against the Chicago Bulls during the first quarter of an NBA basketball game in New York.
Kanter informed the Knicks on Friday, June 29, 2018, that he was opting into his contract for next season, rather than becoming a free agent.(AP Photo/Julie Jacobson, File) ( )JD VANCE PRAISES SOPHIE CUNNINGHAM FOR 'SAVE WOMEN'S SPORTS' ACTIVISM"If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA," Freedom stated in a social media post seated behind a studio desk wearing an orange WNBA sweatshirt with the Nike logo crossed out.Outkick contributor Riley Gaines called the declaration "genius" and "perfect", while sarcastically saying, "Waiting to see which WNBA team recruits Enes Freedom."Freedom, who hasn’t played in the NBA since being waived by the Houston Rockets in 2022 following a trade from the Boston Celtics went on to say, "My team and I have carefully reviewed the WNBA’s eligibility criteria and government framework surrounding self identification and inclusion."According to Freedom, "Based on the current guidelines, I can and am officially declaring my eligibility for the upcoming WNBA Draft in May 2027."Minnesota Lynx head coach Cheryl Reeve reacts in the second half against the Indiana Fever at Target Center on Sunday, Aug.
2, 2026, in Minneapolis, Minn.(Star Tribune via Getty Images)TRUMP'S REMARKS ON RECRUITING LE...