About Enes
Born in Switzerland on May 20, 1992, 24-year-old Enes Kanter has seen and done more than most people his age. After his parents brought Enes to their home in Turkey he played unofficially for a Turkish professional basketball team where recruits from both Greece and Turkey were so impressed with the rising star that they offered him full contracts after watching Enes play just a few games. Enes rejected both offers,however, with hopes of playing basketball in The United States of America. Enes' dream came true and in 2009 he landed on U.S. soil. Shortly thereafter, Enes signed a contract to play for the Utah Jazz. Since 2015 Enes has called Oklahoma home. He plays center position for The Oklahoma City Thunder. Cozied up happily in America's midwest, Enes says he's right where he wants to be. With dedication like none before, the star plays basketball. And when he's not on the court, he's elsewhere in Oklahoma ... giving back.