Enes Kanter Freedom and Royce White announce plans to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft, prompting immediate criticism from at least one former NBA player. Robin Lopez, a 16-year NBA veteran and former Stanford player, publicly responds with sharp commentary aimed at the two men.
Multiple outlets report Lopez’s reaction as sarcastic and confrontational, including a callout shared via social media that also referenced comments from other sports figures. The reporting frames the exchange as part of a broader backlash that begins soon after Kanter Freedom and Royce White make their draft intentions known.
While the outlets differ in wording and emphasis, both describe the same core development: Lopez opposes their WNBA Draft move and makes his views public rather than waiting for any formal league response. The articles do not indicate that Kanter Freedom or White provide a direct reply in the coverage cited.
