NBA Alum Royce White Poses In Wig After Vowing To Declare For WNBA Draft

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Former NBA player Royce White has ignited another firestorm on social media after posting a picture of himself in a wig. In his post, the former basketball player said he would wear it for the first time on the hardwood tomorrow, August 10. His post comes days after he vowed to declare for the WNBA Draft amid the ongoing conversation surrounding transgender athletes competing in women’s sports.

Indiana Fever guard Sophie Cunningham has recently drawn attention for her outspoken opposition to transgender women playing women’s sports, saying that her position is about protecting women and young girls.

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Royce White Shares Photo Of Himself In A Wig, Says He Wants To ‘Hoop’ With Women

White, a former first-round pick who had a very short-lived career in the NBA, posted a new photo of himself to his X account. In the photo, White is seen with a full beard and wearing dirty-blonde locks. “It came y’all… my first wig,” he wrote. “Tomorrow, I test it on the court. This is my feminine era glow up. Did I slay?”

White didn’t stop there. The Iowa State alum asked his followers to hype him up in the comments, and if they didn’t, he said they were “transphobic.” He added, “I really don’t understand all the hatred; I just want to play some hoops with my fellow ladies.”

Social Media Users Slam ‘Immature’ Royce White

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White’s post has garnered much attention. At the time of this publication, the photo has over 3.4 million views and over 115,000 likes. A screenshot of the post was shared on the popular Instagram blog, The Neighborhood Talk, and sparked an even bigger conversation.

“Y’all not getting the point, and it’s unfortunate,” someone wrote, while another said, “He’s making a mockery out of this situation, and people are OK with this?”

A third user posted, “If this was my son or family member, I would be so disappointed. The obsession with something that’s a non-issue is crazy. Even if it WAS an issue, it’s a WOMEN’s issue. He needs help.”

“It’s immature and also alienating,” a fourth added. “It’s not OK for anyone who wants to represent the nation and people to do anything like this. Disagreeing is fine, but there’s a way to be tactful, professional, and respectful.”

Royce White Said He Is Now ‘Transgender’

According to a previous report from The Blast, White vowed to declare for the 2027 WNBA Draft during a new interview and said he’s now part of the LGBTQIA+ community.

“I’m transgender. I’m a woman… I identify as sometimes identifying as a woman for purposes of… professional basketball,” he said. “I think I’d be unstoppable. But I’m a team-first guy. I’m a pass-first kind of player. I do the little things. I led my team in all five major stat categories at Iowa State University, so I do a little bit of everything. I’ll do whatever the coach needs me to do. I’ll do whatever the girls need me to do.”

Enes Kanter Freedom Also Declares For The Draft

Enes Kanter, who played in the NBA for over a decade, also said he would declare for the draft in the coming months.

“If simply declaring who you are is all that’s required,” he said, “then I meet every single requirement necessary to compete in the WNBA.”

“I’m simply asking that the current rules be applied equally to everyone; the rules that represent the very values many WNBA players and coaches have publicly advocated for,” he added.

The WNBA Will Share More About League’s Stance On Trans Athletes In The Coming Days

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The discourse surrounding transgender athletes competing in women’s sports began after Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham told reporters that she was against the idea. It prompted backlash and support.

In a memo sent to teams around the league, WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert will speak more about the league’s stance on the issue in the coming days.

“I know many of you have received questions in recent weeks regarding transgender athlete participation in women’s basketball, and I expect this topic will continue to receive significant attention,” the memo read. “I wanted to reach out to share how we are approaching these conversations at the league office and to thank those of you who have responded to questions from the media with thoughtfulness and professionalism.”

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