Frankly, none of them are great for the league, which is, presumably, the point.Unless, of course, both former NBA stars are just itching to get back in the game of basketball.I doubt it, though.FORMER NBA PLAYER ROYCE WHITE SAYS HE IS DECLARING FOR NEXT WNBA DRAFT AFTER ENES KANTER ANNOUNCEMENTFor those who missed it, Kanter and White called the WNBA's bluff by both declaring their intention to enter next year's draft within hours of each other Friday evening."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."I'm transgender.
I'm a woman.I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purpose of basketball, professional basketball, so I'll be declaring for the WNBA draft in 2027 as well," White later added.
"They’re going to have nightmares, and they should.I really feel like I’m going to be dominant."What a moment for those two! Trailblazers.
They'll be like modern-day Jackie Robinsons next year when they hear their names called.Of course, there is a long way to go to get to that point.A loooooooooong way.
It's more likely than not that it never happens, which I'm assuming both guys (girls?) would prefer.Enes Kanter Freedom warming up before game vs Los Angeles Clippers at Staples Center.Los Angeles, CA.
(John W.McDonough/Sports Illustrated via Getty Images)That would mean the WNBA stepped in and told both they were not eligible for the draft because they are very clearly not women.
That's the best case scenario for them, and the worst case for the WNBA.It would shatter all the performative nonsense they've shoved down our throats for the past month/year/decade.So, here are a couple options forward, best I can tell ...This is probably the cleanest break, and it's certainly in the WNBA's wheelhouse.The league is rudderless.
They could simply come out and say, "We're aware of two former NBA players recently declaring for next year's draft.Th...