As one of three Muslims on the Portland Trail Blazers, Enes Kanter takes his role as an ambassador for the faith seriously, especially when it comes to educating others about Islam. At the end of the holy month of Ramadan, Kanter spoke with Alykhan Bijani of the Athletic about what it means to be a Muslim athlete in the NBA and teaching his teammates about his faith.
“When I first talk to my teammates, I share that I eat halal food and that I cannot just eat normal stuff,” Kanter said. “I don’t drink alcohol and don’t eat pork.