Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom says he is considering legal action after being ejected from a Chicago Sky game, arguing that he did not violate any of the rules and questioning the decision to remove him from the arena without first issuing a warning.
Freedom discussed the incident during an appearance on Fox News’ Hannity, where he strongly defended his conduct and disputed the characterization of his actions by Chicago Sky owner Michael Alter.
According to Freedom, he never crossed onto the basketball court and never touched or physically confronted a player. He argued that his actions did not warrant being removed from the game and said he was particularly surprised by the way the organization described the incident.
“I didn't break any of the rules,” Freedom said, maintaining that he stayed off the court and did not make physical contact with anyone.
Freedom also pushed back against Alter’s comparison of his behavior to shooting a gun. He described the analogy as extreme and said he could not understand how his actions could be equated with such a serious threat.
“For them to come out and throw me out of the game and literally...they said [my] actions were equal to shooting a gun, I just couldn't believe it,” Freedom said.
The former NBA player also defended the decision not to give him a warning before ejecting him. He questioned why officials or arena personnel did not first approach him and instruct him to stop if they believed his conduct violated the rules.
The dispute has now escalated beyond the game itself, with Freedom indicating that he and his representatives are considering whether to pursue legal action over the incident.
“We might be looking into a lawsuit for sure because this is unacceptable,” Freedom said.
Freedom’s comments come as he continues to challenge the circumstances surrounding his removal from the game. He argues that the response was disproportionate to what actually occurred and maintains that he should not have been treated as though he posed a physical threat to players or spectators.
The controversy centers on the broader question of how arena officials and professional sports organizations handle conduct involving spectators, particularly when an individual believes he has not crossed onto the playing surface, contacted a player or otherwise violated established rules.
For Freedom, the issue is not simply about being ejected from one basketball game. He says the incident raises questions about fairness, the use of warnings, and whether the punishment was justified based on his actual conduct.
While Freedom has not indicated that a lawsuit has formally been filed, his comments suggest that legal action remains under consideration. He is now challenging the decision and the public characterization of his behavior, insisting that the incident should not have been treated as a serious security threat.
The Chicago Sky and Alter’s position on the incident remains central to the dispute, particularly given Freedom’s criticism of the gun comparison. The former NBA player says that description went far beyond what actually happened and contributed to his decision to consider taking the matter further.
As the controversy continues, the potential legal dispute could bring greater attention to the circumstances surrounding Freedom’s ejection, including what instructions he was given, whether any warning was issued, and whether arena officials believed his conduct violated specific game or venue policies.
For now, Freedom says he intends to continue defending his position and has not ruled out pursuing a lawsuit, maintaining that his treatment at the game was unfair and unacceptable.
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