Enes Kanter Freedom, the former NBA star and advocate for human rights, has once again used satire to tackle the topic of transgender athletes. Rather than engaging in a serious discussion, Freedom took to social media to humorously declare that he now “identifies” as a woman, joking about joining the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA).

In his post, Freedom playfully stated, “I’m identifying myself as a woman! LOL,” and introduced his new persona as “ENISHA Freedom.” He jokingly expressed his desire to compete in women’s sports despite being a biological male, standing at 7 feet tall and weighing 270 pounds. Freedom cheekily asked if the WNBA was hiring and even shared a photoshopped image of himself with a woman’s hairstyle.

This post follows a previous one in which Freedom questioned whether he should “put on a wig” and join the WNBA. In doing so, he sought to raise concerns about the inclusion of men in women’s spaces such as restrooms, locker rooms, and sports, highlighting the potential unfairness and impact on women who have dedicated their lives to pursuing their athletic goals. Freedom also drew attention to his own situation of being blacklisted from the NBA due to his refusal to comply with the league’s support of China’s oppressive practices.

By using satire, Freedom aims to stimulate conversation and reflection on the complex issue of transgender athletes. His humorous commentary adds an element of lightness to the discussion while encouraging people to think more deeply about the challenges and implications involved.