Former NBA player says he was denied entry to WNBA Finals game in Atlanta

The WNBA Finals have become a target for conservative critics taking issue with multiple policies within the league. Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been outspoken against the WNBA's transgender athlete policy and previously had a confrontation with a player during a game earlier this year.

According to nebraska.tv, Kanter Freedom claimed he was denied entry to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals held in Atlanta. He said the arena offered him a suite with extra security due to safety concerns, but he declined, preferring to sit in the seat he purchased.

In a video posted on his social media account, Kanter Freedom said he was told by an officer that he could go to the city streets or another private establishment but could not remain at the arena. He stated, "They kicked me out of the game for supporting women."

The incident highlights the growing political tensions surrounding the WNBA Finals, which have drawn criticism from some conservative figures. Vice President JD Vance elevated a separate issue related to the league, though details were not specified in the sources.