

Ep. 7 Enes Kanter Freedom: On China, NBA Hypocrisy, LeBron & Cena
Feb 19, 2024
Enes Kanter Freedom, a former NBA player and human rights advocate, shares his courageous journey of speaking out against oppression in Turkey and China. He discusses the stark contrast between the NBA's support for domestic activism and its silence on international human rights abuses, costing him his career. Freedom expresses disillusionment with celebrity hypocrisy, highlighting the corporate complicity in human rights violations. He emphasizes the urgent need for consistent advocacy and reflects on the personal consequences of standing against injustice.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Standing Against Oppression
02:40 • 7min
Activism on the Court: A Player's Dilemma
09:11 • 17min
Disillusionment with Celebrity Hypocrisy
25:47 • 3min
NBA Voices and Corporate Silence
28:35 • 5min
Consequences of Speaking Out: Cancel Culture in Sports
33:34 • 2min
Voices of Resistance
35:10 • 9min