Angel Reese’s rough Sunday just got a whole lot rougher. After missing two point-blank layups in the final seconds of regulation — either of which would have sealed a win for the Atlanta Dream — Reese watched the Indiana Fever escape with an overtime victory, with Caitlin Clark smiling at her archrival as the cameras rolled. Now, former NBA center Enes Kanter has piled on, vowing to deliver his own brand of humiliation once he makes it to the WNBA.
Kanter, who has publicly declared his intention to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, took to X on Sunday with a pointed message aimed directly at Reese.
“Sis! Once I go No. 1 pick in the 2027 @WNBA Draft, the first player I’m dunking on is Angel Reese,” Kanter wrote. “She’s the Paul George of the #WNBA. Just lean into the podcast already.”
The Paul George comparison, as the New York Post noted, added an extra sting. The nine-time NBA All-Star has become nearly as famous for his “Podcast P” show as for his on-court play in recent years, as injuries and declining production have slowed the latter stages of his career. By suggesting Reese follow a similar path, Kanter appeared to be telling the star forward that her on-court moments are fading — and that a media career might be her best move.
A Public Campaign for WNBA Eligibility
Kanter’s tweet is not just a one-off jab. Last week, he publicly revealed his efforts to become eligible for the 2027 WNBA Draft and posted workout videos to showcase his seriousness. The former NBA big man, who last played in the league in 2021, has been vocal about his desire to compete in the WNBA, framing it as a continuation of his basketball career rather than a publicity stunt.
But his candidacy raises significant questions. WNBA rules currently state that only women can join the league, but the league has not provided a clear definition of what constitutes a woman in this context. The lack of clarity has left the door open for debate — and, potentially, for someone like Kanter to press the issue.
At a conference held last week, league officials reportedly sought to define the term “woman” but yielded no results, leaving the eligibility question unresolved. That ambiguity has created a space for Kanter to make his case, even as many within the league and its fan base view his efforts as a publicity grab or a way to mock the league and its players.
Reese’s Struggles at the Worst Moment
The context of Kanter’s taunt matters. Reese, who has been one of the WNBA’s most dynamic and talked-about players since her college days at LSU, had a chance to be the hero in Atlanta. With the game on the line, she had two clean looks at the basket in the closing seconds — neither fell. The Dream eventually lost in overtime, and Reese’s frustration was visible as Clark, her longtime rival from their college and now pro battles, was caught smiling at the sequence.
It was a humbling moment for a player who has never shied away from the spotlight, and Kanter’s response turned a bad night into a viral story. The tweet drew immediate reactions, with fans and analysts weighing in on whether Kanter’s comments were fair or simply opportunistic.
Kanter, for his part, is not backing down. His message implies that once he is in the league, he intends to make an example of Reese, turning her into a poster-worthy dunk victim. Whether that ever happens remains to be seen — the 2027 draft is still over a year away, and his eligibility is far from certain.
Rules, Definitions, and a League on the Spot
The bigger story may be the WNBA’s ongoing struggle to define its own eligibility rules. The league has long positioned itself as inclusive, but its policy of allowing only women to play has never been formally clarified in the context of transgender athletes or, in this case, a male-identifying player like Kanter who says he wants in.
Kanter’s push has forced the issue into the open. Last week’s conference, which the league convened to address the question, ended without a resolution, according to the source. That leaves the league in an awkward spot: it must either set a precedent that excludes Kanter and others like him, or find a way to include them — a move that would almost certainly face backlash from players and fans who argue the WNBA is a women’s league and should remain so.
For now, Kanter’s focus is on the public campaign. His workout videos, his draft declaration, and now his taunt at Reese all serve to keep his name in the conversation. Whether he is serious about playing or merely making a point, he has succeeded in making headlines.
Reese has not yet publicly responded to Kanter’s tweet, but given her history of engaging with critics and rivals, a response may be forthcoming. The Dream’s season continues, and Reese will have more chances to prove her clutch ability. But for one night, at least, the spotlight was on her miss — and on a former NBA player who says he is coming for her.
Kanter’s tweet also highlighted the odd overlap of two worlds: the WNBA’s rising stars and the NBA’s former big men looking for a next act. Whether that crossover ever results in an actual game remains to be seen, but the drama is already providing plenty of content for the basketball world to chew on.
Source: www.breitbart.com — https://www.breitbart.com/sports/2026/08/17/enes-kanter-told-angel-reese-he-will-humble-her-this-way-once-he-enters-the-wnba/