Former NBA veterans Enes Kanter and Royce White declared their entry into the 2026 WNBA Draft to exploit the league’s ambiguous eligibility rules. Kanter and White’s former NBA peers are not looking kindly on their move, with a cult-favourite point guard joining Robin Lopez in criticising Kanter and White’s decision. Enes Kanter and Royce White deemed ‘weird’ by Ty LawsonTy Lawson was drafted No. 18 in 2009 and enjoyed a nine-year NBA career as a role-player who was a fan favourite. 16 in the 2012 NBA Draft, but played just three games in his NBA career after his career was sidetracked because of anxiety issues and a fear of flying.