Enes Kanter Freedom
Keynote Speaker: Human Rights Advocate & Former NBA Center; Nobel Peace Prize Nominee; Author of "In the Name of Freedom"
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Enes Kanter Freedom Biography
Enes Kanter Freedom is a former NBA center, human rights activist, Nobel Peace Prize nominee, and New York Times bestselling author recognized for his advocacy in sports and global human rights. Selected as the third overall pick in the NBA draft by Utah Jazz, Kanter Freedom primarily played the center position. He played 11 seasons across six teams, including Oklahoma City Thunder, New York Knicks, and Boston Celtics. Kanter Freedom set a Boston Celtics single-game record with 30 rebounds and averaged 11.2 points and 7.8 rebounds over 748 regular-season games.
Kanter Freedom's activism began when he publicly criticized human rights abuses by Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan. In response, Turkey canceled his passport, placed his name on an Interpol list, banned communication with his family, imprisoned and tortured his father, and placed a $500,000 bounty on his head. During a visit to Indonesia, Kanter Freedom narrowly escaped a government attempt to kidnap him and return him to Turkey, and he was later detained at Bucharest airport by Romanian authorities. Despite these threats, Kanter Freedom continued his advocacy on a global scale.
He used his NBA platform to raise awareness of human rights abuses by the Chinese Communist Party, highlighting issues such as the Uyghur genocide, the occupation of Tibet, and forced labor in Chinese factories. Kanter Freedom was traded from the Boston Celtics to the Houston Rockets, who waived him shortly after, and the league has been hesitant to sign him due to his outspoken criticism of China, resulting in an estimated financial loss of $50 million. After his Turkish citizenship was revoked, Kanter Freedom became a U.S. citizen and changed his last name, continuing his advocacy for the oppressed in countries including Turkey, China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, Venezuela, and throughout the Middle East.
Kanter Freedom has received several honors for his activism, including the Geneva Summit Courage Award, the Lantos Human Rights Prize, the Václav Havel International Prize for Creative Dissent, and the Magnitsky Outstanding Human Rights Activist Award. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize by a member of Norway's parliament, and the National Society of the Sons of the American Revolution awarded him the Gold Good Citizenship Medal.
In addition to his basketball career, Kanter Freedom is the author of "In the Name of Freedom: A Political Dissident's Fight for Human Rights in the NBA and Around the World." He has spoken at major forums such as the IRF Summit in Washington, D.C., and has testified before Congress on human rights issues. Kanter Freedom remains a prominent voice in sports, human rights, and advocacy.
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Enes Kanter Freedom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Basketball, Athlete and Sports. Please contact us for live or virtual event fee details. Enes Kanter Freedom generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Russell Westbrook, Dave Bing and Stephen A. Smith. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Enes Kanter Freedom for an upcoming event.
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How much does it cost to book Enes Kanter Freedom for a speaking engagement?
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What topics does Enes Kanter Freedom speak about?
Enes Kanter Freedom is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Basketball, Athlete, Sports, Social Activism, Social Justice, Civil Rights, World Affairs, Political, Middle Eastern Heritage and Author. -
Where does Enes Kanter Freedom travel from?
Enes Kanter Freedom generally travels from Boston, MA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Enes Kanter Freedom?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Enes Kanter Freedom for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.855.383.8805, and one of our agents will assist you to book Enes Kanter Freedom for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Enes Kanter Freedom or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
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