The Indiana Fever's Sophie Cunningham, aka "MAGA Barbie," is being made out to be the bad guy for telling ESPN that men shouldn't play in women's sports. That's putting the WNBA in an awkward position. As we reported earlier, the NBA's Enes Kanter Freedom announced on Friday that he was officially declaring himself a WNBA prospect. "If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required, then I meet every single requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA," he argued.
Another basketball legend has his, um, her, sights set on playing in the WNBA, and she says he's getting hate for it just 72 hours after declaring herself trans.
I haven't even been publicly trans for 72 hours and I'm already getting so much hate.
— Royce White 🇺🇸 (@Highway_30) August 8, 2026
I just want to hoop with my girls in my feminine era! Why can't y'all be happy for me? 💅🏽 pic.twitter.com/9QWOrgsoZH
Let Royce White play!
You’re beautiful and you’re VALID. 🫶🏼
— 🫃🏼💉🇺🇦🇮🇷🇨🇺Hollaria Briden, Esq. (@HollyBriden) August 8, 2026
They’re just afraid of a strong black woman!
— MetaThor 🏴 (@MetaThor4) August 8, 2026
This is a big step for you. Don't let those transphobic bigots try to take this moment from you. You be you gurl! Play with your balls with PRIDE and your head held high! We see you and you are valued.
— Still Dre (@yeah_ImDre) August 8, 2026
— Alaskan 🇺🇸 (@GregMartone) August 8, 2026
Wow. I’m literally stunned. All the hate for someone identifying as a woman now, from the most accepting people in the world is something I didn’t have on my bingo card for 2026. What the hell is happening in this world!???
— Brandon Gentile (@brandon_gentile) August 8, 2026
You're a beautiful woman and I can't wait for a team to take a chance on you ❤️❤️
— Wes Mantooth M.CJ (@WestonMantooth) August 8, 2026
Don't listen to all this trans hate from WNBA fans
Don’t mind them. They are bigots.
— Joshua Pololis Wang (@PololisWang) August 8, 2026
You go girl.
I support your journey my friend, don't let these bigots prevent you from living your life 🫶🏻
— Kelly Upton (@rk_upton) August 8, 2026
Your jersey is going to SELL OUT.
— The Hit Man (@TheHitMan1776) August 8, 2026
You are brave and the WNBA should applaud you living your best life, Royce.
— Simon Unleashed (@SimonSaysKnow) August 8, 2026
Love is love. Stay strong sister!
— Reconquista (@moraltreason) August 8, 2026
Count on me to come watch you play in the WNBA Royce! It takes courage to do what you’re doing and I thank you for doing it.
— Creaky Bones (@PanaZonianBHS) August 8, 2026
Stay strong Royce. Live in your truth and as your authentic self 😂🇺🇸
— MsMerica (@MsMerica93) August 8, 2026
The real plot twist the WNBA is going to have will be the ratings. They’re going to go extremely high when these new ladies enter the arena.
— Puzzen (@Puzzen_) August 8, 2026
Congrats and have a great time in the new league - don’t listen to the haters - and see about bringing along your girl Denise Rodman
— Logic Police (@logicpolice45) August 8, 2026
Your bravery is inspiring. Don’t let the haters discourage you, live your truth, sister!
— Wes (@WesHolmes16) August 8, 2026
You are truly courageous. Keep being your authentic self.
— WomenAreReal (@WomenAreReals) August 8, 2026
Don't let the transphobes like "MAGA poster girl" Sophie Cunningham win. Let White play!
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