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Enes Kanter: What it’s like to fast for Ramadan while competing in the NBA Playoffs

Immediately after the horrible mass shooting in El Paso, Texas, where 22 people were killed, I held one of my basketball camps in the grieving city. On 1 April 2015, he scored a then career-high 30 points in a 135—131 loss to the. If I were to bring any of these conversations to the court, it would be very selfish of me. Archived from on January 25, 2013. In 2012—13, Kanter improved his averages in every major statistical category, led the team in scoring three times and rebounding four times, and scored in double-figures 22 times. In 2019, Kanter was the subject of an E:60 documentary called Enemy of the State. Silver is en route to China in an attempt to smooth relations.

Enes Kanter: I will not be silenced over Turkey

Since joining the league in 2011, my dedication to my faith has aroused the curiosity of teammates, coaches, trainers and fans. Many people are fascinated by how I follow my faith, including the fasting which I do regularly throughout the year , the meaning behind praying five times a day and what Muslims can and cannot do during this holiest month of the year. Another 50 free camps are planned for the summer of 2020. Archived from on July 11, 2015. Archived from on March 20, 2015. Earlier this month, Kanter and rookie center Tacko Fall were confronted by men Kanter claimed to be Erdogan supporters outside of a Boston-area mosque where they had just finished a prayer service between practices.

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The only reason people talk about my experience during Ramadan is that I am a professional basketball player with a prominent platform. Starting in second grade, Kanter attended -affiliated schools, part of the in Turkey. I want to thank everyone, including politicians, government officials, journalists, activists, other public figures, and the fans for standing by me during this challenging period. In January 2019, he decided against travelling to London with the Knicks, fearing that his life could be in danger if he travelled to Europe. Planning these camps is no easy task.

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He also played in domestic competition, and regional competition if applicable. In 2013—14, Kanter appeared in 80 games 37 starts , averaging 12. He was originally selected as the third overall pick of the by the. Kanter is in a longstanding feud with Turkish president Recep Tayyip Erdogan that has resulted in him being exiled from his homeland and facing constant threats. How can I raise awareness? The other night, before Game 5 against the Denver Nuggets, as I was counting down the seconds to iftar, my teammates watched eagerly as I finally broke my fast with a painkiller for my and six peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.

Enes Kanter: What it’s like to fast for Ramadan while competing in the NBA Playoffs

This is not my opinion. Archived from on February 23, 2015. In his debut for the Knicks in their season opener on October 19, 2017, Kanter had 10 points and seven rebounds in a 105—84 loss to his former team, the. In the May 2017, while on a tour hosting basketball camps in Hong Kong and Japan and other parts of Asia, Kanter was in ,. On 25 December 2017, he had a season-high 31 points and tied a career best with 22 rebounds in a 105—98 loss to the.

Enes Kanter: What it’s like to fast for Ramadan while competing in the NBA Playoffs

Like hundreds of millions of Muslims around the world, I ate my pre-fast meal, suhur, which is what we eat before we practice the first of our five daily prayers. He also recorded the most rebounds for a Jazz rookie on debut with 11 against the on 27 December. Kanter chose Washington over , , and. From 2010 to 2011, Kanter attended one year of college at the , although he was declared permanently ineligible to play or even practice with the basketball team by the. I spent the summer crisscrossing the nation, holding 50 basketball camps for kids in 30 states.

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Kanter said he became publicly critical of Turkish president in 2013 due to the. On 3 March 2014, he scored a then career-high 27 points in a 114—88 loss to the. There are reports of torture and rape and worse. He declined to play for the senior national team at the which was being held in Turkey as the team went on to win the silver medal. In 2011—12, he became the 10th Jazz rookie in franchise history to appear in every regular season game. Basketball to me is more than a passion or a paycheck — it is the tool I use to try to have an impact in the world.

Enes Kanter: I will not be silenced over Turkey

April 6, 2016 — via. At the age of 17, Kanter moved to the United States to play basketball. Kanter faces 5 to 10 years in prison. He lived in and then moved to to play professional basketball as a teen. In game one of the Trail Blazers' first-round playoff series against the , Kanter had 20 points and a career playoff-high 18 rebounds in a 104—99 win, becoming just the third player in team history with at least 20 points and 18 rebounds in playoff game: did it three times and once. Archived from on August 24, 2010. He was arrested, then was released after being detained for five days.

Enes Kanter: I will not be silenced over Turkey

In the summer of 2019, 40 free basketball camps were initially scheduled, but he ultimately hosted 50. In July 2019, Kerem signed with. Kanter, a genetics professor, was fired from his position at Istanbul University and initially jailed for five days. On 25 November, recorded 21 points and a career-high 26 rebounds in a 103—98 win over the. I would languish in prison if I were in Turkey. On 29 November 2017, after missing three games with back spasms, Kanter had 22 points and 14 rebounds in a 115—86 win over the. As they increase the pressure, I raise my voice.

LeBron James' Morey, China comments prompt Enes Kanter response

Millions of Muslims around the world can relate to the struggle to make it through each day without food or water. On 6 February 2018, in a 103—89 loss to the , Kanter recorded 19 points and 16 rebounds for his sixth consecutive double-double, marking the longest streak by any Knick since had seven straight from 9—26 February 2010. This year I am testing the limitations of my bodily strength in a way I never have before. We all have limitations but also great potential. Both and now known as rated Kanter as a five-star prospect, the highest possible rating. Archived from on April 22, 2016. Archived from on February 14, 2015.