Professional athletes have an enormous opportunity to be a source of inspiration for the younger generation, lead by example, and prove to them that as long as you stand up for what you believe in, everything is possible. Enes Kanter Read Quote
I have a prominent platform and I want to use it to promote respect for human rights, democracy, and personal freedom. For me, this is bigger than basketball. Enes Kanter Read Quote
Some of my teammates and coaches don’t understand what I’m doing by speaking out, but they support me, for which I am grateful. They have become part of my surrogate family here in the United States. Enes Kanter Read Quote
I receive many death threats. I used to love walking around New York City alone, but I can’t do that anymore. Enes Kanter Read Quote
May 20, 2017, was one of the scariest days of my life. It was the day I realized I was being hunted by Erdogan. Enes Kanter Read Quote
I think it’s so cool to just prove haters wrong. All you have to do is go out there and just fight. Enes Kanter Read Quote
After my second year in the NBA, my prep years, my college, I hadn’t really found myself. Enes Kanter Read Quote
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. Enes Kanter Read Quote
