Enes Freedom has remained unsigned since the Houston Rockets waived him shortly after acquiring him through a trade with the Boston Celtics in the 2021-22 season. He last saw the floor with the Celtics, where he played 35 games and averaged 3.7 points, 4.6 rebounds and 0.4 blocks on 52.6% shooting.
Freedom’s value has always been predicated on being an offensive contributor and steady rebounder. But his scoring and rebounding have fluctuated this season while his defense leaves much to be desired, so that the 29-year old big man has become borderline unplayable at times.
However, his declined production and poor defense may not be the only reasons why he hasn’t received any offer to play for a team since being waived. Freedom suspects that his figure as a political activist and vocal critic of China and the NBA in general has played a role to his unemployment.
Kanter previously took multiple swings at the NBA and Commissioner Adam Silver, for example when saying that the NBA only stands by their side when it benefits them financially, calling them hypocrites in the process.
Ever since, Kanter has become somewhat of an activist for republican values and now was at it again, when talking about gender-fluidity. Kanter asked if he should put on a wig, identify as a woman and start dominating the WNBA?!
“Men don’t belong in women’s spaces. Restrooms – Locker Rooms or Sports.
Since I’m blackballed from the NBA, should I put on a wig, identify as a woman and start dominating the WNBA?
Is that when the outrage will begin? Is that fair to all the women who spent their whole life chasing their goals?
Where are all the Women Rights Activists and Feminists?!
Men don’t belong in women’s spaces.
Restrooms – Locker Rooms or Sports.Since I’m blackballed from the @NBA, should I put on a wig, identify as a woman and start dominating the @WNBA?
Is that when the outrage will begin?
Is that fair to all the women who spent their whole life…— Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 11, 2023
He then followed up yesterday by saying he does identify as a woman now and is seeking employment in the WNBA.
I’m identifying myself as a woman! Lol
From now on y’all can call me
ENISHA Freedom.
I’m 7 foot and 270 pounds biological male who wants to compete in women sports. ♂️Hey @WNBA, are you hiring? pic.twitter.com/vpBgLHS6jR
— Enes FREEDOM (@EnesFreedom) August 15, 2023
