Enes Kanter criticizes Stephanie White's stance on transgender athletes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 30, 2026, 11:35 AM
Last updated Oct 30, 2026
Enes Kanter has openly criticized WNBA coach Stephanie White following her comments on transgender athletes in women's sports. White expressed uncertainty about her understanding of the science surrounding the issue and advocated against exclusion, emphasizing love and kindness. Kanter seized on her admission of being uneducated on the topic, suggesting that if the eligibility rules are not clarified, men's players might look to join the WNBA, questioning the league's existence. White's comments come amid increasing scrutiny over gender issues in sports, raising tensions around her team's dynamics as they navigate the culture surrounding these topics.
- •Kanter criticizes White for her lack of knowledge on transgender issues.
- •White advocates for kindness and inclusivity amidst culture-war tensions.
- •Kanter warns of male players potentially entering the WNBA if rules change.
- •The discussion reflects larger societal debates over gender involvement in sports.
- 11:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Get rid of the WNBA’ – Enes Kanter lambasts Stephanie White’s trans comment
"Enes Kanter is holding nothing back in his assessment of Stephanie White’s comments on the transgender situation. Asked about whether transgender athletes should compete in women’s sports, Stephanie White opted out of taking a firm stance, stating: “I don’t know that I would say that I’m educated enough from a scientific standpoint.
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