Enes Kanter defends Sophie Cunningham after article criticism
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 7, 2026, 7:45 AM
Last updated Oct 7, 2026
Enes Kanter defended Sophie Cunningham in response to an opinion piece in The Athletic that criticized her presence on the Indiana Fever. The article by Candice Buckner suggested that Cunningham's off-court comments were damaging to the team. Kanter argued that Cunningham should be respected for expressing her views, akin to other prominent athletes. Cunningham has sparked controversy for her stance on trans athletes in women's sports, polarizing opinions among fans. Her off-court statements have attracted both support and backlash, especially following the Fever's recent playoff exit.
- •Sophie Cunningham faced criticism for her comments on trans athletes.
- •Enes Kanter defended her position on social media.
- •Candice Buckner called for the Fever to part ways with Cunningham.
- •The Fever's playoff performance drew attention to Cunningham's off-court issues.
- •Cunningham is a polarizing figure in the league.
- 7:45 AMYahoo Sports — ‘Double standard is obvious’ – Enes Kanter defends Sophie Cunningham after scathing NY Times article
"Sophie Cunningham was the subject of an aggressive opinion piece on The Athletic that called on the Indiana Fever to move on from her. The piece was penned by Candice Buckner, who called for the Fever to let Cunningham go, as her off-court antics and comments were bringing unnecessary attention to the team.
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