Cheryl Miller has strongly responded to recent criticism of the WNBA from former NBA players Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White. The basketball Hall of Famer made it clear that she does not want their comments to distract from the league or its players. Miller believes outside voices are creating unnecessary negativity around the women’s game. She also said she would have welcomed the two former players at WNBA games in the past. However, she has no interest in giving their recent remarks attention after the controversy surrounding their views.Miller was speaking to TMZ Sports at LAX when she addressed the issue. She said her main focus remains on the WNBA season, with the playoffs approaching and several teams fighting for important positions. Miller also believes the league’s transgender policy is an issue that should be discussed carefully during the offseason.
Cheryl Miller mocks Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White remarks
Cheryl Miller did not hold back when asked about Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White. She said she was not interested in spending much time thinking about either man or their recent comments. According to Miller, outside figures should not be allowed to take control of the conversation surrounding the WNBA.The former NBA star Freedom had said in a video that if self-identification is enough to meet the requirements, he believes he qualifies to compete, stressing that his intention is to test the rules rather than disrespect anyone. White similarly said he identifies as a woman for professional basketball purposes and demanded equal treatment. He warned that refusing to draft or sign him could lead to a major legal battle. Their actions have intensified debate over the WNBA’s gender eligibility policies and transgender inclusion in women’s sports.The basketball legend described the situation as negative energy. She suggested that people outside the league were trying to influence or redirect the discussion around women’s basketball. Miller made it clear that she would rather see attention placed on the players, games and competition.She also explained that her view of Kanter Freedom and White would have been very different in the past. Miller said she would have been happy to see them sitting courtside at a WNBA game years ago. She believes that supporting the league as fans would have been welcome at any point.
Cheryl Miller says WNBA must focus on basketball and not transgender participation issue mid-season
Her focus is now firmly on the WNBA season. Miller pointed to the remaining regular-season games and the tight battle for playoff positions. She highlighted teams fighting for places four through eight and the importance of securing home-court advantage.The WNBA studio analyst also acknowledged that the debate surrounding transgender athletes cannot simply be ignored. However, she believes it is not the right time to make major decisions while the season is still underway. She called for cooler heads and said the issue should be discussed collectively during the offseason.According to Miller, the priority should be protecting everyone while avoiding unnecessary exclusion. She believes the league, players and other stakeholders need to sit down and carefully consider the issue before deciding how to move forward.
