Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom calls Eileen Gu 'a traitor' for representing China at Olympics

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom accused Olympic skier Eileen Gu of betraying America by competing for China, citing human rights abuses and Gu's $23 million earnings.

18 Feb, 02:18 — 18 Feb, 02:57

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This story highlights the complex intersection of sports, nationality, and human rights, particularly concerning athletes with dual citizenship and the geopolitical tensions between the United States and China. Enes Kanter Freedom, a vocal critic of China's human rights record, has frequently used his platform to condemn the country, while Eileen Gu's decision to represent China sparked debate over national loyalty and the commercialization of sports.

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Enes Kanter FreedomFormer NBA player, human rights activist Eileen GuOlympic skier representing China ChinaCountry represented by Gu, criticized for human rights OlympicsInternational multi-sport event United StatesGu's birth country

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First report: Fox News · 18 Feb, 02:18|Full coverage: All 2 sources within 39m|Window: 39m

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