Enes Kanter

China 11/26/21, 03:55

New York Times bestselling author Vivek Ramaswamy was impressed that Celtics center Enes Kanter was vocal with his activism against the Chinese Communist Party (CCP).  In an interview with Breitbart News Editor-in-Chief Alex Marlow, Ramaswamy said it was courageous for Kanter to use his influence and speak up against the notorious ...

U.S. 11/23/21, 13:16

Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter, who has long been in the news for his strong criticism of the Chinese Communist regime's human rights violations, said in an interview on Monday, Nov. 22 that he began receiving a series of death threats to the point that the FBI offered him a ...

China 11/21/21, 02:07

NBA superstar LeBron James on Friday, Nov. 19, fired back at Enis Kanter over spotlight sneakers that mock his deal with Nike which allegedly have its products sourced from Chinese forced labor camps. James said Kanter was only attacking him for his name, and that the Celtics backup center would not ...

China 11/19/21, 15:56

The outspokenness with which NBA star Enes Kanter defends people whose human rights are violated by the Chinese communist regime leads him to take on famed basketball player LeBron James over the forced labor he subjects Uighurs to. Kanter tweeted, "Money over Morals for the "King." Sad & disgusting how these ...

Basketball 11/17/21, 14:59

An award-winning basketballer urged Joe Biden to pressure China to stop abusing human rights on Nov. 15. Enes Kanter wants the president to "stop playing games" with Beijing. The Boston Celtics center wants the Democrat to slam Chinese leader Xi Jinping's mistreatment of Taiwan, Hong Kong, Tibetan buddhists, and Uighur native ...

Basketball 11/15/21, 16:12

NBA star player Enes Kanter expressed his strong support for Taiwan in a video where he says: "Taiwan is not part of China. Taiwan is a democratic and free country," and the island's president, Tsai Ing-wen, thanked him for his support.  Tsai thanked Kanter for "standing with Taiwan," reiterating that her ...

Basketball 11/13/21, 16:54

During a recent interview, Boston Celtics star Enes Kanter claimed to have been threatened with a ban by NBA officials after making public criticisms of communist China's slave labor practices. Kanter does not disguise his contempt for the Chinese regime and its perverse practices related to the exploitation of religious minorities ...

China 10/25/21, 22:07

Enes Kanter, the NBA star who made headlines a few days ago for posting videos on his Twitter account criticizing the Chinese communist regime's human rights violations, once again uploaded a video this time denouncing Nike for using Chinese slave labor to manufacture its shoes and apparel, accusing it that ...

News 10/23/21, 16:29

After Boston Celtics player Enes Kanter lambasted the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) for violating the human rights of Tibetans on Wednesday, the CCP canceled NBA television broadcasts in the Asian country. On Friday, the player doubled down on his criticism of the regime's genocide against Uighurs and other ethnic and ...

China 10/21/21, 16:20

Turkish NBA player Enes Kanter has criticized through his social networks the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and its leader Xi Jinping for the repression of the Tibetan people. The regime quickly retaliated and canceled television broadcasts, which could cause millions of dollars in losses for the NBA.  Kanter, star of the ...

Sports 05/14/19, 18:11

U.S. Sen. Ron Wyden wants to ensure Portland Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter, a Turkish star whom Turkey wants arrested for his criticism of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, will be able to safely travel to Canada for a possible NBA championship series against the Toronto RaptorsThe Oregon senator wrote Tuesday ...

Basketball 05/02/19, 18:55

The NBA reacted in support of Portland's Enes Kanter on Thursday, not long after the league's Turkish-centric Twitter account failed to mention Kanter's efforts in the Trail Blazers' victory over Denver in Game 2 of the teams' Western Conference semifinal series.The league also fired the Turkish company in charge of ...

Sports 04/30/19, 01:53

Enes Kanter didn't even think about his sore left shoulder as he soared in for a first-quarter dunk and hung from the rim with his left hand.Then, he grimaced and briefly grabbed the shoulder.On the bench soon after, Kanter pointed to his head as if to say he needed to ...

Basketball 04/30/19, 01:40

Nikola Jokic scored 37 points and the Denver Nuggets withstood Damian Lillard's 39-point effort and Enes Kanter's strong return to Portland's lineup in a 121-113 win over the well-rested Trail Blazers in the opener of their second-round playoff series Monday night.Lillard, who struck for 50 points, including a 37-footer at ...

Sports 04/30/19, 00:20

Nikola Jokic scored 37 points and the Denver Nuggets withstood Damian Lillard's 39-point effort and Enes Kanter's strong return to Portland's lineup in a 121-113 win over the well-rested Trail Blazers in the opener of their second-round playoff series Monday night.Lillard, who struck for 50 points, including a 37-footer at ...

Basketball 04/26/19, 14:56

Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter's status for the second round of the playoffs remains uncertain because of a shoulder injury as Portland waits to learn its opponent.Kanter says he separated his left shoulder early on during Portland's deciding Game 5 against Oklahoma City on Tuesday in the opening round. The ...

Sports 04/25/19, 10:33

Just a few months ago, Enes Kanter was toiling for a New York Knicks team that was heading nowhere.Now, he's a significant contributor for a Portland Trail Blazers team heading to the Western Conference semifinals.Kanter is one of several players starring in their supporting roles and helped put their respective ...

Sports 04/19/19, 23:26

Russell Westbrook called his play in Game 2 "unacceptable."It was more than acceptable in Game 3. He had 33 points and 11 assists and the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Portland Trail Blazers 120-108 on Friday night to cut their series deficit to 2-1.Paul George added 22 points, Jerami Grant ...

Basketball 04/15/19, 14:59

Looking back on it now, the Trail Blazers were clearly smart to pick up Enes Kanter after he was waived by the New York Knicks.Kanter was brought aboard by Portland as insurance for the final stretch of the season, meant to back up starter Jusuf Nurkic.Then Nurkic broke his leg ...

Sports 04/14/19, 17:28

Damian Lillard scored 30 points and the third-seeded Portland Trail Blazers opened their playoff series against the No. 6 Oklahoma City Thunder with a 104-99 victory on Sunday.Enes Kanter added 20 points and a career playoff-high 18 rebounds for the Blazers, who were making their sixth straight postseason appearance. CJ ...