New York Knicks teammates have raved about Enes Kanter's determination on the hardwood. Apparently, the 25-year-old center also shares the same burning passion for the current political situation in his home country of Turkey.

According to an Associated Press report published on ESPN, Enes Kanter could be facing four years in prison for his negative commentaries on current president Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Turkey's state-run news agency says prosecutors are seeking more than four years in prison for NBA player Enes Kanter on charges of insulting President Recep Tayyip Erdogan.

Anadolu Agency says an indictment prepared by the Istanbul chief prosecutor's office accuses the New York Knicks player of insulting the president in a series of tweets he posted in May and June 2016.

Kanter, who is in the United States, would be tried in absentia.

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It can be recalled that Kanter was detained in Romania a few months ago after his passport got canceled. He is known to be a staunch supporter of Fethullah Gulen, who is being blamed by the Turkish government for inciting rebellion.

The Knicks big man's political views have resulted in a number of incidents involving his family, from being disowned by his own kin, to the report of his father's arrest.

Enes Kanter even feared for his own safety as well as his family's due to the messy situation he's found himself in.