Knicks center Enes Kanter’s uses his NBA platform to do more than play basketball.
He speaks against political leaders, such as Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdou011fan for his actions as leader of Kanter’s native country.
At the Muslim Student Association’s annual banquet on Saturday at Banchetti by Rizzo's, Kanter discussed his NBA experiences in relation to being Muslim and why his faith is so important to him.
Kanter advocates for human rights and free speech, despite being labeled as a dangerous figure in Turkey. Kanter is vocal in his support of Muslim communities in America and how basketball can be used as a tool for change.