Patrick Beverley criticizes Enes Kanter over WNBA comments
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 19, 2026, 8:12 PM
Last updated Aug 19, 2026
Patrick Beverley publicly criticized Enes Kanter's recent comments regarding the WNBA during a statement on August 19. Beverley emphasized that women's basketball deserves the same level of respect as men's basketball. His repudiation comes amid ongoing discussions about the treatment and recognition of women's sports. The exchange highlights the tension surrounding gender equity in athletics, especially in the context of mixed comments about transitioning players and women's leagues.
- •Beverley criticized Kanter's remarks on women's basketball.
- •The criticism was made on August 19.
- •Beverley advocates for equal respect for women's and men's basketball.
- •Kanter's comments sparked controversy within the basketball community.
- •The situation underscores ongoing gender equity issues in sports.
- 8:12 PMNew York Post — Patrick Beverley rips Enes Kanter’s WNBA trans stunt: ‘You ain’t even from here’ - New York Post
- 6:36 PMNew York Post — Patrick Beverley rips Enes Kanter’s WNBA trans stunt: “You ain’t even from here” - New York Post
"Patrick Beverley has built a reputation for wild antics and viral quotes post-retirement from the NBA. But he has also spent years arguing that women’s basketball deserves the same respect as the m…
"Beverley views their approach as a stunt that demeans the WNBA and the women who helped build it.
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External links- New York PostAug 19, 2026, 8:12 PMPatrick Beverley rips Enes Kanter’s WNBA trans stunt: ‘You ain’t even from here’ - New York Post
Beverley views their approach as a stunt that demeans the WNBA and the women who helped build it.
- New York PostAug 19, 2026, 6:36 PMPatrick Beverley rips Enes Kanter’s WNBA trans stunt: “You ain’t even from here” - New York Post
Patrick Beverley has built a reputation for wild antics and viral quotes post-retirement from the NBA. But he has also spent years arguing that women’s basketball deserves the same respect as the m…
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