Natasha Cloud did not face reporters on Sunday following her controversial, heated verbal spat with former NBA player Enes Kanter.
Nearly a week later, the Chicago Sky guard addressed the viral encounter, calling Kanter “an irrelevant person” before stressing that her focus remains on “real issues that face women.” Her comments quickly sparked another round of debate within the WNBA community.
WNBA Community Split After Natasha Cloud Calls Enes Kanter ‘Irrelevant’ and Urges League Ban
The controversy began during Sunday’s game between the Sky and the Indiana Fever. A furious Cloud yelled at Kanter before trying to approach the former NBA lottery pick. Kanter moved toward her as well, but arena security blocked both.
Kanter was eventually removed from Wintrust Arena, the Sky’s home floor. Two days later, team owner Michael Alter announced that the 6-foot-10 former NBA player had been banned from attending Sky home games.
Cloud was later asked about the incident, and her description of Kanter as an “irrelevant person” drew mixed responses from the WNBA community.
Natasha Cloud’s comments: pic.twitter.com/K5p27ubECc
— Colin Salao (@colincsalao) August 29, 2026
“More like Natasha Clown,” a WNBA observer wrote.
More like Natasha Clown.
— Gary Burk (@Gary7931) August 29, 2026
“Calling her irrelevant makes her look silly? Why are you arguing with her in the first place then?” an X user added.
“Zero (expletive) on her opinion on anything,” another WNBA supporter remarked.
“Remember when she used to be relevant? Oh wait…never,” a hockey fan tweeted.
Remember when she used to be relevant? Oh wait…never.
— REAL Benjamin📚🍺☕️ (@REALBen_cle) August 29, 2026
Unsurprisingly, Cloud also had supporters who backed her response.
“She is right. And Enes is not about freedom but fakery,” another league observer responded.
“I love T Cloud for this as always. She’s left no crumbs!” a self-proclaimed healthy skeptic joined the discussion.
I love T☁️for this as always she’s left no crumbs!👏🏽💙
— MICHAEL L. BROWNING (@ichewed_ubit) August 29, 2026
Kanter has been advocating for women’s sports to remain exclusive to women, a position that has echoed Fever guard Sophie Cunningham’s stance. During the Sky-Fever game, Kanter said he was there to support Indiana and Cunningham.
Alter disputed that account, saying information gathered by the organization and security personnel showed that Kanter “made himself into a threat,” which Alter said led to Kanter’s removal from the arena.
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Cloud, an outspoken supporter of the transgender community, declined to elaborate further on Kanter. She did, however, emphasize that “We’re asking for protection” and called on the WNBA to impose a league-wide ban on him.
Kanter, meanwhile, has already made the first move following his ejection, filing a public records request to determine if his constitutional rights were violated by arena security. The WNBA has since indicated that he will not face a league-wide ban from attending games.
For now, the dispute remains a clash of sharply divergent views, with Cloud calling for stronger action and Kanter challenging how he was treated. The competing reactions show that the controversy has moved well beyond one heated exchange at a WNBA game.
