Enes Freedom explains why he is not receiving offers in the NBA

Enes Kanter Freedom he is a player who has always distinguished himself, outside the pitch, for his often uncomfortable statements towards the NBA world. In a recent interview he stated that for this reason he has not received offers in the current off season.

The free agency is open for one month. Normally I should have already received offers but this summer I have not received a single offer.

Enes Kanter Freedom

His statements in favor of Tibet, and therefore against the Chinese government, also led to the cancellation of the Celtics games from the Chinese NBA schedule last season and his tweets did not spare stars like LeBron James or Michael Jordan.

The reason is that I have spoken out against what is happening in China. The Chinese market is an important part of the NBA business. They allow you to talk freely about anything you want as long as it doesn’t hurt them financially.

Enes Kanter Freedom

Kanter, who recently changed his surname to ‘Freedom’, highlighting how much importance he attaches to civil rights issues, commented with these words.

As soon as you do that they put you aside and it’s very sad, unacceptable. I knew there was a price to pay and I don’t regret my actions. These things are bigger than me, bigger than the NBA and bigger than basketball. If this is the sacrifice I have to make, I am ready to live with it.

Enes Kanter Freedom

The Celtics were the last team of Enes Freedom, who did not have an exciting season finishing with only 3.7 points in 4.8 rebounds taking the field 11.8 minutes for 35 games.

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