Turkish basketball player
Born: May 20, 1992
Enes Freedom, born Enes Kanter on May 20, 1992, in Zurich, Switzerland, is a professional basketball player known for his outspoken political activism. Of Turkish descent, he moved to Turkey during his childhood and developed his basketball career there before moving to the United States for high school. He played college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, where he garnered attention for his skills but was declared ineligible by the NCAA due to prior professional experience in Turkey.
Selected by the Utah Jazz as the third overall pick in the 2011 NBA Draft, Freedom has played for several NBA teams, including the Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, Portland Trail Blazers, and Boston Celtics. Renowned for his rebounding and scoring abilities, he has been a valuable asset on the court.
Off the court, Enes is a vocal critic of the Turkish government and President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan, advocating for human rights and democracy. His activism has led to significant personal repercussions, including threats to his safety and an arrest warrant issued by Turkey. In 2021, he legally changed his last name to “Freedom” upon becoming a U.S. citizen, symbolizing his commitment to human rights and his gratitude for the liberties he enjoys in the United States. Enes Freedom continues to use his platform to champion social justice causes globally.
Enes Freedom’s 5 most popular quotes
- When I stepped in America outside of the plane, I said, ‘I came home.’
- If I’m in America, I’m safe. I feel very safe. But if I step outside of America, it will be a very dangerous situation.
- I love my country and I hope when all of the things are done, I want to go back to my country to see my family.
- The Turkish government is very famous for hunting down those who oppose Erdogan… I just didn’t really want to risk my life by going to Europe where Erdogan’s long arms are everywhere.
- I have a voice, and I’m trying to use it to be the voice for all the innocent people who don’t have one.
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