Royce White's controversial statements draw backlash at WNBA games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 30, 2026, 3:28 PM
Last updated Aug 30, 2026

Royce White's recent comments have triggered significant controversy within the WNBA. Attending a Fever-Connecticut Sun game, White asserted on social media that he is the 'Rosa Parks of Black Trans Lesbians,' leading to a widespread backlash. This follows Sophie Cunningham's earlier comments on transgender athletes, which ignited protests outside Fever games. The situation escalated with former NBA player Enes Kanter also involved, leading to tensions during events. White's remarks have sparked social media reactions, with many critical of his position and past behavior.
- •Royce White attended a Fever-Connecticut Sun game, causing controversy.
- •Sophie Cunningham's earlier remarks on transgender athletes sparked protests.
- •White claimed to be the 'Rosa Parks of Black Trans Lesbians' on social media.
- •Tensions flared with an altercation involving Enes Kanter at a Fever game.
- •Responses on social media criticized White's statements and past actions.
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"Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham unknowingly sparked a nationwide controversy with her comments on transgender athletes participating in women’s sports earlier this summer. “I got a lot of negative feedback about me hating trans. And I’m like, ‘I never once said that,'” she told ESPN for a profile published in July. “I think that I…
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