Kanter may add 'American name' once he's a U.S. citizen
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Boston Celtics center Enes Kanter could be going by a new name in a couple of years.
Kanter, a native of Turkey and vocal critic of Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, told TMZ Sports that he's considering a change once he becomes an American citizen.
"I'm actually becoming a U.S. citizen in two years," Kanter said. "I'm actually thinking about adding an American name. I'm still thinking about it. I don't know yet."
Kanter doesn't have any names in mind just yet, so he took to Twitter to ask for suggestions.
Any Suggestions? 🤔 https://t.co/kYlRapFCFE
— Enes Kanter (@EnesKanter) August 23, 2019
Here are a few of the responses:
Kyrie Irving.
— Álvaro Méndez (@Almendiz) August 23, 2019
the minute you become a U.S. citizen you have an American name. You’re good.
— Sopan Deb (@SopanDeb) August 23, 2019
Metta World Peace is currently available
— Evan Turissini (@eturissini) August 23, 2019
Steve Adams
— Jake Trotter (@Jake_Trotter) August 23, 2019
Adam Stevens
— Zachary Green (@ZachDiesel18) August 23, 2019
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