Enes Freedom talked about Riley Gaines’ impact as a major voice in women’s sports and called her an inspiration. Former NCAA swim star Riley Gaines has been among the athletes to take charge in their efforts to keep women’s sports fair by bringing the attention of transgender females taking part in women’s sports.
NBA player Enes Freedom sparked reactions this week when he voiced his opinions about the presence of transgender women in places intended for only biological females.
He wrote that "men don’t belong in women’s spaces," including restrooms, locker rooms and sports. Freedom told Fox News Digital that Gaines inspired him to speak out on the cause as one of, if not the only, male athlete to have Gaines’ back on the issue. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM Boston Celtics center Enes Freedom is shown during a game against the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto on Nov.
28, 2021. (Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports) "I actually met Riley Gaines last year at the State of the Union. She’s a very brave woman and I think what she’s doing is amazing.