Ex-Lakers player speaks out in defense of Enes Kanter, doubles down against WNBA's trans issue

Former Lakers player Matt Ryan publicly supported Enes Kanter Freedom after his ejection from a WNBA game, criticizing the league’s stance on transgender athletes and its perceived failure to protect women’s sports. Ryan argued that the WNBA should uphold traditional definitions of womanhood to ensure fair competition and the integrity of women’s sports. Kanter Freedom’s ejection stemmed from an altercation with Sky guard Natasha Cloud, who reportedly used profanity in response to his support for Fever guard Sophie Cunningham, an advocate for women’s sports.

• Matt Ryan defended Enes Kanter Freedom following his ejection from a WNBA game.
• Ryan criticized the WNBA’s position on transgender athletes and its handling of women’s sports.
• He believes the league should protect women’s sports by adhering to biological definitions.
• Kanter Freedom was ejected after an argument with Natasha Cloud, whom he accused of using profanity.
• Freedom stated he was supporting Sophie Cunningham and advocating for women’s sports.
• Ryan doubled down on his stance via social media, calling for the WNBA to be “PRO-women”.