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00:02Former NBA center Ennis Cantor Freedom has made headlines by officially declaring for the 2027 WNBA draft.
00:09The 34-year-old posted on X that he meets every single requirement necessary to compete in the league,
00:15citing current eligibility guidelines on self-identification.
00:18Freedom's announcement comes amid the ongoing debate over transgender athletes and women's sports,
00:22sparked by recent comments from Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham.
00:26He claims his team has reviewed the rules and he's simply asking that they be applied equal.
00:30League hasn't responded.
00:32Freedom, who last played in the NBA in 2022, is an 11-year veteran who averaged 11 points and nearly
00:378 rebounds per game.
00:39He has an estimated net worth of $40 million.
00:42Freedom legally changed his name in 2021 to celebrate becoming a U.S. citizen.
00:46He's a longtime critic of the Turkish government and has dedicated his post-NBA career to human rights activism.
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