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Kanter On Missing The Game In Toronto, Feeling 'Homeless,' Meeting Politicians and Death Threats

After not traveling with the team to Toronto for Friday's 119-117 loss to the Raptors due to visa issues, Trail Blazers center Enes Kanter talks about his emotions watching the game back in the United States, being approached by people about citizenship status, meeting with American politicians to discuss the current situation in Turkey, support from the team and whether he fears for his safety in the United States.

What did you end up doing during the game in Toronto?

Enes Kanter: "Actually, two assistant coaches stay with me and we worked out the last two days.