Enes Kanter got himself banned from Chicago Sky home games after a courtside clash with Sky guard Natasha Cloud. Sky ownership didn’t mess around, citing “safety concerns and deliberate provocation” as reasons for the unprecedented move. This whole saga, though, is far from over. Kanter Freedom tried to spin it on social media, claiming he did “nothing wrong,” but anyone watching knows there’s more to this story.
Cloud’s Unwavering Stance Hits Threads First
Natasha Cloud, an outspoken advocate for LGBTQ+ rights, wasted no time making her position clear. Right after the game, she went straight to Threads, delivering a powerful message. She spoke directly to “every trans kid/person,” telling them, “You are apart of MY community & tribe. You belong. You’re loved. You’re seen. You’re perfect as you are. & you will always be protected by me.” That’s a full-on commitment! It showed everyone she wasn’t backing down an inch, especially considering Kanter was wearing a T-shirt about “biological women.” You gotta respect someone who stands so firm in their beliefs.
TikTok Becomes Cloud’s New Battleground
And if you thought Cloud was done after Threads, you seriously underestimated her. She took to her personal TikTok account, “Tcloud9,” to double down, and then some. The caption on her video? “Not new to this, but true to it. #mood #protecttranskids.” Talk about dropping a statement! The video itself shows her miming and dancing to a Laila song called “Not my problem.” It’s a vibe, for sure, but it also carries a clear message. She wasn’t just stopping there, either. Cloud also reposted another TikTok video that threw a direct challenge, asking both transgender and non-transgender people if they could name five players currently playing in the WNBA. Plus, she shared a fan video from right after she “went off on Enes Kanter.” This isn’t just a casual post; this is Natasha Cloud reaffirming her core belief, loud and clear, that trans individuals are loved, seen, valid, and inherently perfect. She’s letting everyone know where she stands, again and again.
This whole situation just keeps escalating. Cloud is making it crystal clear she’s not finished. Her commitment to her community is unwavering. The ban might be in place, but the conversation, fueled by Cloud’s powerful social media presence, is still very much ongoing. You know this isn’t the last we’ll hear.
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Originally reported by Yahoo Sports.
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