Shannon Sharpe criticizes Enes Kanter for WNBA antics and 'rage baiting
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Last updated Aug 24, 2026
On an episode of his podcast 'Nightcap', Shannon Sharpe criticized Enes Kanter for his behavior at a WNBA game on August 23. Kanter was ejected after a verbal altercation with Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Sharpe, along with co-hosts Chad Johnson and Joe Johnson, accused Kanter of seeking attention and described his actions as 'rage baiting'. They suggested Kanter was attempting to stir controversy surrounding transgender issues in women's sports after recently declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft. The incident further fueled an ongoing debate about inclusivity and gender in sports.
- •Enes Kanter was ejected from a WNBA game after arguing with Natasha Cloud.
- •Sharpe and his co-hosts called Kanter's actions a ploy for attention.
- •Kanter declared for the 2027 WNBA Draft amid ongoing controversies.
- •Sharpe questioned Kanter's motives and performance as a former NBA player.
- 9:40 PMYahoo Sports — Shannon Sharpe calls out Enes Kanter for ‘rage-baiting’: ‘He gonna run to Fox News’
- 9:20 PMYahoo Sports — Shannon Sharpe Eviscerates Enes Kanter Over WNBA Chaos: ‘He’s Rage Baiting’
"NBA center-turned conservative media provocateur Enes Kanter may have gone too far with his stunt challenging the WNBA’s gender participation policies. After Kanter got the attention of Chicago Sky veteran Natasha Cloud during the team’s game against the Indiana Fever on Sunday evening and made a show of his ejection, Shannon Sharpe became the latest…
"Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe took aim at Enes Kanter on an episode of his “Nightcap” podcast, accusing the former The Shannon Sharpe Eviscerates Enes Kanter Over WNBA Chaos: ‘He’s Rage Baiting’ first appeared on The Blast
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:40 PMShannon Sharpe calls out Enes Kanter for ‘rage-baiting’: ‘He gonna run to Fox News’
NBA center-turned conservative media provocateur Enes Kanter may have gone too far with his stunt challenging the WNBA’s gender participation policies. After Kanter got the attention of Chicago Sky veteran Natasha Cloud during the team’s game against the Indiana Fever on Sunday evening and made a show of his ejection, Shannon Sharpe became the latest…
- Yahoo SportsAug 24, 2026, 9:20 PMShannon Sharpe Eviscerates Enes Kanter Over WNBA Chaos: ‘He’s Rage Baiting’
Super Bowl champion Shannon Sharpe took aim at Enes Kanter on an episode of his “Nightcap” podcast, accusing the former The Shannon Sharpe Eviscerates Enes Kanter Over WNBA Chaos: ‘He’s Rage Baiting’ first appeared on The Blast
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