Kanter set out to drive the world crazy: The Turkish former NBA center declares that he meets the criteria...of inclusion and announces his candidacy to play in the WNBA - ProtoThema English

Enes Kanter says he intends to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft, arguing that the league’s eligibility rules based on self-identification and inclusion allow him to do so. The Turkish former NBA center, described as a “persona non grata” in his home country due to his harsh criticisms of President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, announced his candidacy in a social media post after reviewing the WNBA’s framework with his legal team. Kanter, 33, said he can enter the draft in April 2027 and stressed he is not trying to mock or offend any community. He asked that the WNBA apply the rules consistently “to all” and said he expects the league to uphold the principles it has publicly promoted.