Enes Kanter Freedom says he was 'kicked out of' Game 3 of WNBA Finals after refusing suite

Freedom was previously ejected from a WNBA game in August as he has involved himself in the conversation around transgender athletes Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom claims he was denied entry into Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries on Wednesday night. Freedom posted a video on social media after he declined to sit in a private suite offered to him by the Dream and State Farm Arena after he raised concerns about his safety. "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 before Wednesday's game.

"The safety and security of our guests and team members is our highest priority." "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