India, Aug. 8 -- Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom is back in the headlines after saying he is declaring for the 2027 WNBA Draft.

In a video posted on X, he said his team had reviewed the league's eligibility rules and believed he was eligible to enter the draft.

The WNBA has not responded to his statement, and its published rules do not support his claim.

While the announcement has started another debate around WNBA eligibility, it has also brought fresh attention to Kanter Freedom's NBA career, his earnings, and his financial success after leaving the league.

Enes Kanter Freedom has an estimated net worth of $40 million, according to Celebrity Net Worth. Most of his wealth came from his 11 seasons in the NBA, where he earned rou...