Like numerous athletes across sports, Enes Kanter saw the devastation of Hurricane Harvey and felt compelled to contribute.
But the outspoken Thunder center didn't just want to send prayers or thoughts through social media to the areas of southeast Texas ravaged by the storm. Kanter wanted to do more.
“Words on Twitter really cannot help those people who need help,” Kanter told The Oklahoman from Chicago on Tuesday.
“I see everyone commenting on social media. There's nothing wrong with that, but we need action.”
On Tuesday, Kanter — in partnership with the Raindrop Turkish Cultural Center of Houston — donated $25,000 to Embrace Relief, a nonprofit organization that focuses on humanitarian aid and disaster relief.