The Ben Shapiro Show Enes Kanter Freedom: Truth to Power
Nov 5, 2022
Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player and human rights advocate, shares his inspiring journey of standing up against oppressive regimes. He discusses the backlash he faced for criticizing the Turkish dictatorship and the shocking silence from the NBA regarding China. Kanter emphasizes the value of freedom over personal gain, recounting the emotional toll of activism. The conversation also touches on the struggles athletes encounter when balancing corporate interests with their moral beliefs, highlighting the power of individual voices in the fight for justice.
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Family Persecution
- Enes Kanter Freedom's criticism of Turkish President Erdoğan led to severe consequences.
- His family faced job loss, public disowning, and even house raids.
Near Kidnapping
- Enes Kanter Freedom was nearly kidnapped in Romania for his activism.
- He was detained but escaped with the help of a basketball-fan police officer and Homeland Security.
Discovering Free Speech
- Enes learned about freedom of speech in America after criticizing the president alongside his teammate.
- He realized the contrast with Turkey, where such criticism could lead to imprisonment.