New York, NY, September 5, 2026 — Enes Kanter Freedom, a former professional basketball player in the National Basketball Association (NBA), recently referred to WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert with a specific moniker during a public appearance. The statement was made during an interview on Fox News.

During the segment on Fox News, Kanter Freedom, who has been an outspoken figure on various social and political issues, addressed Commissioner Engelbert by calling her “Coo-coo Cathy.” The specific context of this remark within the broader conversation on Fox News was not provided in the available summary.

Cathy Engelbert currently serves as the Commissioner of the Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA). The WNBA is the premier professional basketball league for women in the United States. Engelbert took on the role of Commissioner in July 2019.

Enes Kanter Freedom, originally from Turkey, played in the NBA for over a decade. He gained further public attention for his advocacy and public statements on human rights and political matters, including his name change to Enes Kanter Freedom in 2021. His public commentary often sparks discussion across sports and political media.

The summary did not provide details regarding the specific date or time of the Fox News appearance. Information concerning the full transcript of the interview, the surrounding discussion, or any immediate reactions from the WNBA, Commissioner Engelbert, or other parties involved was also not included in the provided summary. Further details regarding the circumstances or the immediate aftermath of Kanter Freedom’s comments are unavailable.


Story summarized from the original created by Thomas L. Murray on nypost.com, see more information here.

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