Enes Kanter changing last name to 'Freedom'

Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter is legally changing his name to Enes Kanter Freedom, The Athletic learned. Kanter will be his middle name, Freedom is his new last name. He becomes a U.S. citizen on Monday.

Source: Shams Charania/The Athletic

ANALYSIS: Kanter's name changed would become one of the more recognizable name changes in recent NBA memory, alongside Metta World Peace. The Celtics big man is averaging 4.2 points and 5.2 rebounds per game off the bench for the 10-10 squad.