The Enes Kanter Show

Enes Kanter talks with Chris Forsberg about sweeping the Sixers, the impending matchup with the Raptors and reveals a hilarious prank the Celtics played on Grant Williams after a team dinner in Orlando.:45 - How did the Celtics prank Grant Williams after their Game 4 win over the Sixers?3:30 - What is it like guarding Joel Embiid?7:00 - Enes talks about what this playoff run means to Kemba Walker and his "flu game"9:20 - Enes looks ahead to the matchup vs. the Raptors13:30 - How do you get the rookies ready for a playoff run?18:00 - What is Tacko Fall's go-to karaoke song?

:30-Enes on Celtics’ excitement to start the playoffs2:00-Story behind the Celtics’ dodgeball game in the bubble6:00-Enes’ frustration at Jayson Tatum ‘being good at everything’10:15-Enes feels 76ers wanted to play the Celtics, how can C’s slow down Embiid?15:00-Praise for Brad Stevens for explaining to Enes his reasoning for less playing timeWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OgaLUh6_bWI

Chris Forsberg talks with Enes Kanter following the Celtics first 2 games down in Orlando. Enes explains just how much better the Celtics will be when Kemba Walker is healthy, discusses the leadership of Jaylen Brown, and gives us the story behind Jayson Tatum’s haircut.3:00- Enes on emotion of players kneeling during national anthem6:30- Enes praises Jaylen Brown’s leadership on and off the court8:30- It’s going to get ‘ugly’ for teams once Kemba Walker is healthy11:30- Grant Williams’ basketball IQ continues to blow Enes away18:00- Enes gives the inside scoop behind Tatum’s haircut Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/oHyh6Y7cGEg

3:20- Enes explains why he thinks the Celtics have the best team chemistry in the NBA6:50- How can Celtics’ chemistry give them an advantage against opponents?9:30- Why was a recent practice the “best Celtics practice ever?”11:30- Enes says Celtics’ “second unit is deadly”15:00- Kemba’s motivational speech to his team16:15- Enes on beating Marcus Smart in a swimming raceWatch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/jhcCUKCYfJI

1:30- What activities have the Celtics been doing in Orlando?6:00- Enes breaks down what Celtics practices have been like8:30- Enes calms Celtics fans concerns over Kemba10:50- Enes on excitement for Kara Lawson becoming head coach for the Duke Blue Devils women’s basketball team13:15- Marcus Smart is a ‘cheat code’ fans or not..Smart will hype up team15:10- Brad told team that playing in the bubble is something they will tell their grandkids..so ‘make it a good story’Watch the podcast on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Vj1JCaAHreU

1:30- Enes breaks down last 24 hours in Orlando5:00- Enes says Celtics get the better food because they have own the most championships8:00- Enes room is small, tried to get a bigger room but was denied. Jaylen, Marcus, Jayson, Kemba got the biggest rooms10:30- Enes reads the pamphlet the NBA gave him for activities players can do 21:23- ‘I promise the Celtics fans, the 18th banner is coming soon’Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/OHWhW88Bc_0

2:30- Enes explains what Celtics players have been working on since returning to practice9:00- Enes addresses rumors of players not wanting to play13:00- What will it be like to share a hotel with opposing teams?15:30- Enes says he will support any teammate who choses not to play19:00- Enes on being 1 year away from becoming an American citizen

1:00- Enes recaps his trip back to Boston and involvement in peaceful protests5:00- Enes on how proud he was of his teammates support in protest of George Floyd’s death10:30- Brad Stevens is like the Dad of the Celtics big family14:50- Enes reaction to the NBA returning to play & the format19:00- Will the Celtics be more focused than other teams?

Enes Kanter talks with Chris Forsberg about returning to Boston as talks on restarting the NBA season heat up. Enes also reveals why some high-profile players are reluctant to return to the court, his thoughts on the playoff format options the league is considering, and how he spent his birthday. 1:10 – Enes breaks down how he plans to returning to Boston and how he’ll make the trip back4:05 – What health concerns does Enes have about getting back on the court? What has he heard from other players about returning?9:00 – Enes and Chris discuss the different options the NBA is considering for a playoff format14:10 – Enes offers his thoughts on playing without fans and what makes Brad Stevens different from other coaches he’s played under21:05 – Enes explains what he did for his birthday and his favorite kinds of gifts to receive

Enes Kanter gives Chris Forsberg a detailed look inside NBA Commissioner Adam Silver's phone call with players. Enes reveals when we might hear a decision on the season, what the playoff format will look like and what city the players could all end up in.1:00 - How comfortable would Enes be returning to the Celtics practice facility in the next few weeks?4:00 - Enes takes Chris through the players phone call with Adam Silver and shares when a decision on resuming the season will be made, what city they could be playing in and the format for the playoffs9:30 - What will it be like for the players to quickly ramp up to play after so much time off?17:30 - Enes explains Ramadan and what it's like for him to fast this time of year23:00 - Who from the Celtics would Enes want to go against in a WWE style wrestling match?

Vincent Poirier joins Enes Kanter and Chris Forberg on this episode of The Enes Kanter Show. Enes and Vincent catch Chris up on what they've been doing during quarantine, returning to the Celtics' practice facility and who their favorite celebrity guest has been on the Celtics zoom meetings.1:00 - Enes and Vincent tell Chris what they've been up to during quarantine5:00 - What have Enes and Vincent been able to do to stay in shape?10:30 - Which Celtics' teammate has been the best at checking in with everyone?12:00 - Enes and Vincent share their thoughts on returning to the team facility once the MA stay-at-home order is lifted and if they think teams in other cities will have a competitive advantage if they get to return earlier.16:00 - Do Enes and Vincent think the NBA will be able to finish the season?20:00 - Who has been the best celebrity guest on the Celtics' team zoom meetings?

1:00- Getting to know the film crew being Enes’ TikTok videos4:30- What’s it like being quarantined with an NBA player?7:30- How do you come up with the ideas for TikTok’s?11:15- When did Enes first get into social media?14:30- Expert TikTok panel (11-year-olds) grade Enes’ TikTok’s23:30- Which celebrities have showed up on Celtics zoom calls?

3:00- Enes thought Theis was 34 not 27 when they first met5:30- Enes on playing against KG7:20- Who’s best H.O.R.S.E player besides Marcus Smart?10:30- How have the Celtics helped players stay active? 23:30- Enes discusses FaceTiming workers at Brigham & Women’s hospital25:50- Enes vs Gronk WWE match, who wins?

Enes talks with Chris Forsberg about the inspiration behind his TikTok that went viral. Tacko Fall also joins to discuss what he's been up to during the NBA suspension, and which Celtic player he would want the be quarantined with. 1:30- Enes explains where he got his idea to eat marshmallows off a treadmill for TikTok6:45- Tacko Fall joins to discuss how he has spent his time in quarantine10:00- What are Celtics zoom conferences like with Brad Stevens?13:55- Best/worst teammate to be quarantined with16:50- Tacko Fall discusses being featured on 60 minutes

Enes Kanter talks with Chris Forsberg about how the NBA has handled the coronavirus. Enes gives updates on what he has done to stay busy during quarantine, and how he has interacted with teammates.1:00- Enes explains where he was when he found out the NBA suspended play4:00- What has Enes been doing during quarantine?6:45- How do NBA player stay active & practice?8:50- Enes praises Adam Silver for player safety10:30- Marcus Smart testing positive for coronavirus

Chris Forsberg and Enes Kanter go on a field trip! They visit Josh Pereira of Title City Barbers to discuss how Gordon Hayward inspired Enes to have Josh cut his hair. They also discuss what other famous Boston sports stars frequent the barber shop. 1:30- How Gordon Hayward recommended Enes to Title City barbers 4:30- The evolution of Gordon Hayward’s hair 9:00- How much has fashion taken over the NBA?  13:00- What style of haircut does Danny Ainge get when he visits Josh? 18:20- Enes reacts to Jaylen Brown talking trash on IG 21:45- The fight with Giannis that got Enes ejected last year 30:00- Does Enes have a future in American politics? 

This week on the Enes Kanter Show, Chris Forsberg and Enes discuss what it’s like to be teammates with Jayson Tatum during his crazy month of February. Why WWE superstar Lacey Evans was giving Enes wrestling tips. Also, Enes’ article in TIME discussing athletes in the WNBA fighting for equality, and why he wants the NBA to fight beside them. 2:00- Enes says that what Jayson Tatum has done this month is something he has never seen any other player do 8:00 – What it was like to return to his former teams, Portland & Utah 11:40 – WWE superstar Lacey Evans gave Enes some wrestling tips during her visit to the Celtics 15:15- When is Enes going to quit basketball to join the WWE? 17:15- Enes discusses his article in TIME discussing athletes in the WNBA fighting for equality, and why he wants the NBA to fight beside them 26:30- The Celtics locker room is the only one Enes has seen with ‘no drama’ 

Enes Kanter catches up with Chris Forsberg about what he's been up to during the All-Star break, how his hip is feeling since limping off the court during the Clippers game and how he will handle being booed in Utah.0:38 - How did Enes gain 8 pounds during the All-Star break?2:20 - Enes gives his take on the controversial topic of pineapple on pizza3:15 - What did Enes do during the All-Star break?4:30 - Enes explains the kitten from his Instagram story6:40 - Enes gives an update on his hip7:30 - What does Enes want to see from the Celtics during the second half of the season?9:15 - Marcus Smart and Enes Kanter went head to head during practice but Enes got the last laugh10:30 - Enes explains how much it means to be able to honor Kobe Bryant when the Celtics travel to Los Angeles12:30 - Who will get booed more in Utah, Enes or Gordon Hayward?

Enes Kanter and Chris Forsberg discuss the Celtics tough loss to the Houston Rockets, what he plans to do over the All-Star break and Enes gives his candid thoughts on Kevin Durant's comments on Oklahoma City.1:30 – Enes discusses his excitement to not be traded at the deadline, and why he thinks this Celtics team has everything they need to win a championship. 2:20 – Enes thinks him, Theis, and Robert Williams form one hell of a power ranger 5:00 – Enes comes clean on trolling the media with the eyes emoji on Twitter at the trade deadline 7:00 – Enes discusses his return to OKC, and seeing his former ‘Stache Bro’ Steven Adams 9:30 – How frustrating was the officiating in the Celtics loss to the Rockets? How do players deal with their frustrations? 11:00 – Enes explains why Russell Westbrook was his favorite teammate and why Russel is misunderstood by most fans 12:30 – Enes reacts to Kendrick Perkins apologizing for his criticism of Gordon Hayward 14:00 – What's Enes’ plans for the All-Star break? 19:00 – Why Enes believes that ever since he was a little kid, he’s had the ‘magic’ power of rebounding 20:30 – Enes sounds off on Kevin Durant saying the OKC had 'skilled guys’ when he was there 22:30 – WWE SummerSlam is coming to Boston, will we see Enes back in the ring? 26:3z0 – Enes credits Danny Ainge for the idea of purposively failing his physical if he was to get traded from Boston.  

Enes Kanter talks with Chris Forsberg about just how bad his hip injury was, the possibility of being traded as the deadline approaches and just how much a trade can mess with a team's chemistry during the season. 1:00 – Enes goes into detail about injuring his hip, and how the severe pain from the injury caused him to faint twice the following morning.  8:00 – Enes explain the Celtics locker room was like when Jayson Tatum received the news that he was selected to the All-Star team. 8:30 – How Jaylen Brown is using his All-Star snub as motivation to prove the doubters wrong.  9:30 – Why ‘baby Kanter’ Grant Williams reminds Enes of Paul Millsap  11:45 – Enes tells the story of the Celtics team Super Bowl party and admits that he does not understand American football.  13:30 – What boy band did Enes pick as his entrance music? 15:00 – What's it like to be an NBA player around the trade deadline? Enes gives his personal experience on dealing with the news and rumors regarding possibly being traded. 17:00 – Does Enes talk to Danny Ainge about the rumors surrounding him being traded?  21:00 – How does Enes use his social media to ‘troll and mess with people’ 22:30 – How much can a trade mess with a team’s chemistry? 24:00 – Enes describes how great it was to watch Daniel Theis shut down Joel Embiid