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Indiana Fever forward Brianna Turner has emerged as a vocal supporter of Simone Biles in a heated public dispute with former NCAA swimmer Riley Gaines over the inclusion of transgender athletes in women’s sports.
Turner’s intervention adds a powerful voice from the WNBA in a debate engulfing elite athletes and public opinion.
The controversy erupted after Gaines criticized a Minnesota high school softball team’s championship win, claiming it was sullied because of a transgender pitcher.
“Comments off lol… To be expected when your star player is a boy,” Gaines posted on X, igniting backlash and drawing Biles into the fray.
Responding sharply, Simone Biles labeled Gaines “truly sick” and a “sore loser,” disputing the former swimmer’s focus on excluding trans athletes rather than uplifting inclusivity or advocating for a separate transgender division.
As the exchange intensified – with Gaines highlighting a 2017 tweet by Biles noting gender inequality in sports, prompting fresh accusations of hypocrisy – Turner stepped forward.
Turner praised Biles for defending the transgender athlete and championing an inclusive culture within sports. In a supportive message on X, she commended Biles, calling her “one of the most well-known athletes in the world offering support to the trans community”.
Now, Turner’s alignment underscores the growing impact of the Simone Biles-Riley Gaines feud – one that has drawn in sports personalities from across the landscape.
WNBA stance influences the discussion
Turner’s sentiment reflects a shift in WNBA culture, where players are expected to take stands on social and political issues. The Fever’s presence in this debate illustrates the league’s broader commitment to inclusivity and makes Turner’s support for Biles a meaningful moment beyond mere commentary.
The stakes are higher than ever: as Biles defends LGBTQ+ athletes and Gaines advances exclusionary views, the sports world finds itself at a crossroads. Turner’s intervention demonstrates how women’s basketball isn’t just a stage for athletic excellence but also a platform for social leadership.
Her solidarity with Biles sends a message that inclusivity doesn’t just belong in mechanics or policy – it lives through athletes who back it publicly.
The ramifications extend far beyond the softball diamond. With WNBA stars now advocating publicly, the Biles-Gaines debate has escalated into a national conversation that challenges how we define fairness, safety, and allyship in women’s sports.
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