India, Oct. 18 -- Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom has announced plans to attend Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Golden State Valkyries and Atlanta Dream at State Farm Arena in Atlanta. The matchup comes during a season that has seen the WNBA continue to grow in popularity, drawing increased attention both on and off the court. Kanter Freedom's planned appearance, however, has added another talking point ahead of the championship game.

Over recent months, Kanter Freedom has repeatedly targeted the WNBA with provocative social media posts mocking the debate surrounding transgender athletes. He has even claimed that he identifies as a woman and intends to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft as part of his ongoing campaign. In his latest a...