The Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena arranged for former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom to have a private suite for his protection at Wednesday night's Game 3 of the WNBA Final against the Golden State Valkyries.
Enes Kanter Freedom’s ongoing dispute with the WNBA over transgender athletes in women’s sports has taken another turn ahead of Game 3 of the Finals. After raising safety concerns about attending the Atlanta Dream’s matchup against the Golden State Valkyries, the former NBA player has been moved from his expected courtside seat to a private luxury suite at State Farm Arena.
ATLANTA — Enes Kanter Freedom, the former NBA journeyman-turned-online agitator, will watch Game 3 of the WNBA Finals from a private luxury suite after voicing concerns about his personal safety to federal, state and local authorities, the WNBA, the Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena. Freedom contacted law enforcement, including federal authorities, and league officials to express concern for his safety during his plans to attend Wednesday’s game, according to the statement from the Dream. Movin
ATLANTA (AP) — The Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena arranged for former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom to have a private suite for his protection at Wednesday night's Game 3 of the WNBA Final against the Golden State Valkyries.“Enes Kanter Freedom has contacted federal, state and local authorities, the WNBA, the Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena officials to express concerns about his personal safety during his planned attendance at Game 3 of the WNBA Finals tonight,” State Farm Arena said in
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