The Celtics added to the team’s frontcourt on Monday with the addition of center Enes Kanter. The terms of the deal are reportedly a two year contract for $10 million, with Kanter having a player option for the second year.
The 27-year-old was born in Switzerland but is Turkish. He played for both the Knicks and Trail Blazers last season, helping Portland reach the Western Conference Finals. At 6-feet-11-inches, he can be an effective rebounder, and occasionally compiles standout stat totals.
Enes Kanter joins Wilt Chamberlain (3 times), Bill Russell and Bob Lanier as the only players to go for 30 points and 20 rebounds on Christmas, according to @EliasSports.