Boston Celtics big man Enes Kanter has spoken up once again about his highly-publicized spat with his (former) home nation of Turkey. According to the 27-year-old, he strongly believes that his feud with the Turkish government has put his life at serious risk.

“I don't have a home right now,” Kanter told CBC News Network's Steve Niles on Tuesday, via Benjamin Blum of CBC. “If I was anywhere else besides in America, besides Canada, yes I believe my life could be in danger because I get death threats almost every day [from] Erdogan's goons.

“When I say something, it goes viral — and they hate that, the Turkish government hates that.”

Kanter has never been shy about his qualms about the Turkish government, which he has labelled as a dictatorship on several occasions. The nation has not taken it lightly, and have gone on an all-out offensive against the 6-foot-10 center.

The Celtics will be facing off against the Toronto Raptors as part of the league's Christmas Day slate. While this may be seen by most as a marquee matchup between two of the best sides in the Eastern Conference today, this contest also holds a different meaning for Kanter. For the eight-year veteran, being able to travel to another country outside the US (the Raptors will be hosting the Christmas Day matchup in Toronto, Canada) is already a major milestone for him.

“Just stepping outside of America, just feeling this air and I'm like, ‘You know what? I feel really free,'” Kanter said about his arrival in Toronto. “Just enjoying that moment with my teammates it was definitely amazing.”

Kanter has played a relatively minor role for the Celtics this season, and this has caused his production to dip from previous seasons. Right now, the former third overall pick is averaging just 17.2 minutes per contest, and has put up 7.8 points, 7.3 rebounds, 0.6 steals, and 0.6 blocks in 20 appearances for Boston thus far.