Enes Kanter Freedom denied entry after refusing WNBA Finals suite

Enes Kanter Freedom said he was denied entry to Game 3 of the WNBA Finals in Atlanta on Wednesday night after refusing to sit in a private suite. In videos posted on X, Freedom claimed arena security was “banning us from our purchased seats” and later showed him being told at the gate, “If you come in, you have to agree to go to the suite.” A police officer told him he was free to leave and go elsewhere in Atlanta. Before the game, State Farm Arena said Freedom contacted authorities and league parties about personal safety, and that, after consultations, he was directed to use a designated luxury suite with extra security.