Enes Kanter

I like pressure, the boos didn't mean nothing to me. ”

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. ”

I love my country and I hope when all of the things are done, I want to go back to my country to see my family. ”

My faith in Islam is not unlike my faith in the game of basketball: Both require immense determination, focus, passion and discipline. ”

I receive many death threats. I used to love walking around New York City alone, but I can’t do that anymore." ”

I want to stay with the Knicks. They have great fans, team, organization, people. I would love to stay here. ”

I’m 26 years old, I’m not some 43-year-old who’s just gonna watch TV all day. Of course I want to go out there, hang out with teammates, hang out with people I love, go to the beach, go hang out!" ”

When I say all of this stuff about Turkey, people don't understand. They think I don't like Turkey. I love Turkey. I love my people. I love Turkish food and everything. But my problem is with the government. ”

I’m a successful professional athlete, and whatever I’m going through in my private life would never impact my performance on court." ”

Our team security said, even if you go to a supermarket, have someone with you. So everywhere I go - grocery shopping, practice, go to games, go to plays - I always have someone with me because you never know, a lone wolf, one of the crazy Erdogan supporters will do something. ”