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Enes Kanter Freedom calls potential combo of him, Caitlin Clark ‘modern-day Shaq and Kobe’

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Murray, T. L. (2026, September 5). Enes Kanter Freedom calls potential combo of him, Caitlin Clark ‘modern-day Shaq and Kobe’. New York Post. https://nypost.com/2026/09/05/sports/enes-kanter-freedom-calls-potential-combo-with-caitlin-clark-modern-day-shaq-and-kobe/

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Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player, has expressed interest in playing for the Indiana Fever in the 2027 season and believes a potential combination of himself and Caitlin Clark would be like the "modern-day Shaq and Kobe". He stated that he thinks he would be the best draft pick the WNBA has ever seen. Kanter Freedom is currently facing backlash after announcing his plans to join the WNBA as a transgender player, with some critics labeling him a "misogynist" and calling his decision a "stunt". Last month, he was ejected from a game against the Fever and is planning to sue the Chicago Sky over the incident.

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Enes Kanter Freedom, who recently announced plans to join the WNBA as a transgender player, hopes to be drafted by the Indiana Fever and play alongside Caitlin Clark. He believes they would be a dominant duo, comparing themselves to Shaq and Kobe. Freedom said he wants to break Wilt Chamberlain's 100-point record in his first season, which is set for 2027. However, his plans have been met with backlash, and he claims to have already faced mistreatment from the Chicago Sky, leading him to consider a lawsuit. Despite criticism, Freedom maintains that he is following the rules, and if the WNBA wants to change its policies, he will comply.

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“Article A discusses Enes Kanter Freedom's potential WNBA draft pick and playing style, while Article B discusses a controversy over trans athletes in the WNBA, mentioning two former NBA players but not directly referencing Enes Kanter Freedom”

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Freedom keeps insisting he has hopes of one day playing basketball in the WNBA, and it appears he already knows what team he wants to play for. asserted

he → insist → team

Appearing recently as a guest on Fox News, Freedom said he hopes he gets drafted by the Indiana Fever so that he can play alongside Caitlin Clark, as he believes they will be the “modern-day Shaq and Kobe.” asserted

they → appear → Clark

“I think it might be really good for them because I will be playing in the 2027 season, and I will be the best draft pick the WNBA has ever seen,” Freedom said. uncertain

Freedom → think → season

He said his goal is to break Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point record, as he will be “dunking everything in the name of equality.” asserted

he → say → equality

Freedom’s appearance on Fox News came a day after it was revealed he is planning to sue the Chicago Sky after he claims he was mistreated when he was ejected from a WNBA game against the Fever. uncertain

he → come → Fever

People are calling me a misogynist,” Freedom said. asserted

Freedom → call → me

“… I’m simply following the rules. asserted

I → follow → rules

If they want to come out and change the rules, I will gladly be the first one to follow.” asserted

I → want → rules

Over the past month, Freedom has been facing backlash after announcing he was declaring for the WNBA draft as a transgender player, as the league’s Collective Bargaining Agreement does not properly define the term “women” nor specify anything about biological sex, hormone levels or physical attributes, deeming him eligible to join the league. asserted

him → face → league

Last month, Freedom was publicly called out by Sparks star Cameron Brink as she called him a “stupid piece of s—t.” asserted

she → call → —

As the WNBA has no players who consider themselves transgender, Brink went on to say that Freedom is making an issue out of something that is considered a “non-issue.” asserted

that → have → something

Former NBA player Patrick Beverley also called him out last month as he views Freedom’s decision to attempt to join the WNBA as a “stunt.” asserted

he → call → stunt

Enes Kanter Freedom calls potential combo of him, Caitlin Clark ‘modern-day Shaq and Kobe’

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