Source: BroBible
Summary
ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith agrees with Enes Kanter’s decision to mock the trans athlete debate by joining the WNBA draft. Kanter announced his intention to join the draft, citing the league’s eligibility guidelines that allow for self-identification. Smith supported Kanter’s point, stating that it’s about competition and not about hating on trans folks, but rather about having common sense and acknowledging the unfair advantage a trans athlete may have.
Our Reading
The debate enters the chat.
Enes Kanter joins the WNBA draft, and Stephen A. Smith agrees it’s about competition, not hate. The WNBA’s eligibility guidelines are under scrutiny. Self-identification is the new norm. Common sense is the new controversy.
And yes, Enes Kanter is going a bit too far, but he’s right to make a point.
Or is he just trolling the system?
The real question is, what’s next?
Author: Evan Null
