Atlanta moves Enes Kanter Freedom to private suite over concerns for his safety

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Enes Kanter Freedom was moved during the WNBA Finals amid concerns about the former NBA star’s safety.

Freedom was moved to a suite at State Farm Arena for Game 3, where the Atlanta Dream face 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 a statement. “The safety and security of our guests and team members is our highest priority.

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“Following consultations with the WNBA, Dream ownership, State Farm Arena leadership and security officials, we have directed Mr. Freedom to watch tonight’s game from a private luxury suite. This arrangement is intended to address his security concerns and help provide a safe and positive experience for him and other guests. The suite will have additional security and will be his designated viewing location for the game. State police have also assigned an officer to Mr. Freedom at his request.”

Freedom shared a video on X of the incident, writing, “Just talked to director of security of the @NBA and they are now banning us from our purchased seats. Shame on
@WNBA I guess they have to escort me out of the building. Stay tuned.”