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Enes Kanter Freedom says he wants to join Indiana Fever with Caitlin Clark

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom announced his wish to be drafted by the Indiana Fever and play alongside star guard Caitlin Clark.

Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA center, said on a recent broadcast that he aspires to be drafted by the Indiana Fever for the 2027 WNBA season, hoping to partner with rookie sensation Caitlin Clark in what he described as a "modern-day Shaq and Kobe" pairing. He boasted that he could become the best draft pick in league history and even break Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record by dunking for equality. Freedom’s remarks come a day after he announced intentions to sue the Chicago Sky, alleging mistreatment after being ejected from a game against the Fever.

Over the past month, his declaration to enter the WNBA as a transgender player has sparked criticism, including insults from Sparks star Cameron Brink and former NBA guard Patrick Beverley, who dismissed his move as a stunt. The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement does not define gender criteria, which Freedom cites as his eligibility basis.

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The story highlights ongoing debates about gender eligibility and public reaction to a high-profile athlete seeking to join the WNBA.

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