Social media posts made by Chicago Sky guard Natasha Cloud concerning the assassination of Charlie Kirk have resurfaced following a heated mid-game confrontation with former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom. The incident occurred during a game between the Chicago Sky and the Indiana Fever at Wintrust Arena on Sunday.
During the second half, Cloud reportedly approached Freedom, who was seated courtside, and an argument ensued. Witnesses described the pair shouting at each other before Cloud's teammates intervened, pulling her away to prevent a potential ejection. Freedom was subsequently removed from the arena after walking onto the court.
Following the confrontation, right-wing social media accounts began circulating Cloud's past social media posts from September 2023, shortly after the assassination of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, on the campus of Utah Valley University. In one post, Cloud responded to a comment by stating that Kirk "lobbied to be shot in public. He literally called for public executions." Another since-deleted tweet from Cloud reportedly discussed the political background of the alleged assassin's family, claiming they were "far-right Republicans."
Right-wing accounts amplified these posts, with one user on X writing, "Natasha Cloud the player that went at Enes Kanter said Charlie Kirk lobbied to be shot in public. The WNBA tolerates the most vile behavior as long as it is from the radical Left. They discriminate against fans who oppose men in women’s sports with today being another example."
Freedom, who has been vocal in his stance on issues surrounding women's sports, provided his account of the interaction. He told OutKick that Cloud confronted him after he reacted to a play by Sophie Cunningham. According to Freedom, Cloud yelled, "She's not gonna sleep with you." Freedom stated he responded by saying he was "just here to protect women and support her." He further alleged that Cloud used "very heavy language" and "cussing" in front of children in attendance, which he found inappropriate for a WNBA athlete.
After being escorted from the arena, Freedom posted on X, "I just got kicked out of a @WNBA game for supporting WOMEN! Let that sink in, AMERICA!"
The confrontation occurred as Freedom arrived at the arena, where he was met with mixed reactions from fans. He wore a t-shirt with the definition of a woman as "Adult human female." Some fans directed insults and expletives at him, while others offered cheers and high-fives.
Protests and counter-protests have become a feature at recent WNBA games, particularly following comments made by players like Sophie Cunningham regarding the inclusion of transgender athletes. Freedom has aligned himself with those advocating to "protect women's sports."
This incident follows other recent controversies in the WNBA. Earlier in the month, Chicago Sky player DiJonai Carrington was ejected after a hard foul on Indiana Fever's Cunningham, which left her bloodied. Carrington subsequently posted on social media about "white privilege," sparking further debate.
Cloud herself recently addressed fan behavior at games, specifically the throwing of sex toys onto the court. In comments to reporters, she criticized the actions as "lame as f***" and suggested that those participating were demonstrating "gayest" behavior and potentially projecting their own struggles. She stated that the perpetrators were "extremely weak" and that their actions reflected poorly on themselves rather than intimidating the players.