Enes Kanter Freedom Shifts Focus to NBA, Claims to Have Evidence

Former NBA center Enes Kanter Freedom continues to challenge professional basketball leagues, now turning his attention to the NBA after his previous protests aimed at the WNBA. He recently indicated on a podcast that he intends to expose what he describes as the league’s hypocrisy regarding its business relationship with China and claims to possess recordings of a conversation with NBA Commissioner Adam Silver.

Kanter Freedom, who previously declared his eligibility for the 2027 WNBA Draft alongside fellow ex-player Royce White, is leveraging his platform to push for restrictions on athlete eligibility in women’s sports. He has shared personal anecdotes about his experiences, including efforts to suppress his activist expressions during games. He criticized the NBA’s leniency towards criticisms of the United States while being restrictive about discussions involving China.