Enes Freedom

Former professional basketball player, human rights activist

Turkish-American Zurich, Switzerland

Quick Info

ProfessionFormer professional basketball player, human rights activist
NationalityTurkish-American
Date of Birth20/05/1992
Age34 years
BirthplaceZurich, Switzerland

Latest News about Enes Freedom

03/09/2026

Enes Freedom publicly announced that he is taking legal action after being barred from Chicago Sky and WNBA games. The dispute centers on his attempt to challenge the ban and seek a permanent injunction, making it one of his most significant recent off-court developments.

10/08/2026

Freedom posted that he had officially declared for the 2027 WNBA, a statement that drew wide attention because it appeared to be part of his ongoing public campaign and activism-driven messaging. The post was framed as a highly unusual and attention-grabbing declaration rather than a traditional sports announcement.

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Bio/Wiki

Full NameEnes Kanter Freedom
Birth NameEnes Kanter
Known ForNBA career and human rights activism
Name ChangeLegally changed his last name to Freedom after becoming a U.S. citizen

Physical Stats & More

Height6'10" (2.08 m)
Weight250 lb (113 kg)
PositionCenter

Educational Qualification(s)

CollegeUniversity of Kentucky
High SchoolStoneridge Preparatory School

Personal Life

ReligionIslam
Raised InTurkey
CitizenshipUnited States, Turkey

Family

FatherMehmet Kanter
MotherNurse
SiblingsThree younger siblings

Career

NBA Draft2011 NBA Draft, 1st round, 3rd overall pick by the Utah Jazz
NBA CareerPlayed 11 seasons in the NBA
Other WorkHuman rights advocacy and public speaking
Notable RecognitionNobel Peace Prize nominee

Favourites

Learning EnglishUsed television shows such as SpongeBob SquarePants and Jersey Shore to help learn English
InterestsProfessional wrestling

Style Quotient

On-Court IdentityKnown for strong rebounding and interior play
Public ImageKnown for outspoken activism and custom message shoes

Some Lesser Known Facts

1. Born in Switzerland to Turkish parents.
2. Moved to the United States as a teenager.
3. Changed his name to Freedom after becoming a U.S. citizen.
4. Has been publicly active on human rights issues, especially regarding Turkey and China.
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