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International Business Times UK
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Clark Garret Alvarez

Enes Kanter Freedom Claims WNBA Banned Him From Seats He Already Paid For

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Enes Kanter Freedom says he was denied the WNBA seat he paid for, despite being offered a private luxury suite (Credit: Screengrab from @EnesFreedom/X)

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has accused the WNBA of preventing him from sitting in seats he had already purchased after a confrontation with security officials at State Farm Arena in Atlanta.

The incident unfolded on Wednesday, 21 October 2026, during Game 3 of the WNBA Finals between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries. Freedom claimed he was removed from the venue, although arena officials said they had offered him a private luxury suite for his protection.

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