From Thunder Hero to Controversy | Oklahoma City Thunder News

Oklahoma City Thunder News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 24, 2026 · 1m

From prayer rooms to podiums, Enes Kanter Freedom’s journey with the OKC Thunder was defined by profound acceptance — teammates and city embraced his faith, culture, and needs before he became a superstar. But now, as a vocal critic of transgender athletes in the WNBA, he’s been ejected from a Chicago game after an altercation, later claiming he was removed for “supporting WOMEN” — a statement that feels deeply ironic. His past shows what happens when you’re truly seen; his present raises questions about where that empathy went. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow…