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Enes Kanter Freedom Calls Out NBA's China Ties

8/31/2025

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Enes Kanter Freedom faced backlash from China for advocating Uyghur rights, resulting in canceled Celtics games in 2021.
Chinese brands Li-Ning, Anta, and 361 Degrees are associated with forced labor in Xinjiang, contradicting their ethical claims.
Freedom accuses Nike of hypocrisy concerning its supply chain and human rights issues in China.
He encourages NBA players to reflect on the impact of their sponsorships with brands linked to human rights violations.

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Enes Kanter Freedom faced backlash from China for advocating Uyghur rights, resulting in canceled Celtics games in 2021.
Chinese brands Li-Ning, Anta, and 361 Degrees are associated with forced labor in Xinjiang, contradicting their ethical claims.
Freedom accuses Nike of hypocrisy concerning its supply chain and human rights issues in China.
He encourages NBA players to reflect on the impact of their sponsorships with brands linked to human rights violations.