Stephen A Smith criticizes Enes Kanter's conduct at WNBA game

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Last updated Aug 27, 2026

Stephen A Smith criticizes Enes Kanter's conduct at WNBA game
Summary

Enes Kanter Freedom faced backlash for a confrontation with Chicago Sky's Natasha Cloud during the Indiana Fever-Sky game on August 27. Kanter, wearing a shirt stating, ‘WOMAN. Noun. Adult human female,’ approached Cloud after she scored, leading to his removal from the arena. Stephen A Smith labeled Kanter's behavior as ‘classless’ and excessive, arguing that his commentary should focus on league policies rather than on the athletes. The WNBA has deemed both Kanter and Royce White ineligible for the upcoming draft amid ongoing discussions around women's sports eligibility.

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  • Kanter confronted Cloud during the third quarter of the game.
  • Stephen A Smith criticized Kanter for targeting players instead of league officials.
  • Kanter declared intent to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as protest.
  • Kanter was escorted from Wintrust Arena by security.
  • The WNBA ruled Kanter ineligible for the upcoming draft.
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  • 3:34 AMYahoo SportsStephen A Smith rips ‘classless’ Enes Kanter for provoking WNBA stars
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Stephen A Smith condemns Enes Kanter’s courtside confrontation with Natasha Cloud as “classless.”

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