Royce White Makes Bold Appearance at WNBA Game Amid Draft Declaration Former NBA player Royce White made a striking public statement by attending a WNBA game in a blonde wig, drawing attention to his campaign to enter the 2027 WNBA Draft. The former first-round pick, who previously played for the Houston Rockets and the Sacramento Kings, arrived at Gainbridge Fieldhouse in Indianapolis on Friday night, just days after fellow former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom was ejected from a Chicago Sky game. Both athletes have declared their intent to compete in the upcoming WNBA Draft, sparking widespread debate about eligibility and gender identity in professional basketball. White, who has openly identified as a transgender woman, was seen inside the arena wearing the wig as the Indiana Fever prepared to face the Connecticut Sun. Fans welcomed him warmly, with multiple individuals stopping to shake his hand and take photographs. When asked by OutKick about his presence, White responded with a mix of humor and activism, stating, “All hail Queen Roysha, the queen has arrived, it’s great to be here… I’m here because Black trans lesbians matter, and we’ve always mattered, we’ve always existed… I’m here to participate and scout some of the competition maybe as well.” His remarks underscored his intent to both support the league and challenge its current policies. The WNBA’s collective bargaining agreement (CBA) currently defines eligibility as requiring players to be women, though it does not explicitly address biological sex or gender identity. White’s declaration, formalized through a letter sent to the WNBA league office by his attorney, former Florida congressman Matt Gaetz, aims to pressure the league into clarifying its stance on male athletes competing in the league. “I’m transgender. I’m a woman.#gainbridge_fieldhouse #indianapolis #wnba #royce_white #en_es_kanter_freedom
