Enes Freedom directed to private suite for WNBA Finals amid safety concerns, won't be allowed to sit courtside

Former NBA player Enes Kanter Freedom has been directed to watch Wednesday night’s WNBA Finals game from a private luxury suite with additional security after contacting authorities and basketball officials about concerns for his safety.

Freedom was seen saying "I guess they'll have to drag me," in a video of a phone conversation with arena security, defying the directive.

The arrangement for Game 3 between the Atlanta Dream and Golden State Valkyries at State Farm Arena follows Freedom’s public claims that he received death threats over his planned attendance.

He previously told OutKick he was in contact with the FBI and Georgia Gov.

Brian Kemp's office about the threats.

State Farm Arena provided a statement to OutKick outlining the security arrangements.

Freedom contacted federal, state and local authorities, along with the WNBA, the Dream and arena officials.

WNBA MOVES FINALS GAMES 3 AND 4 TO STATE FARM ARENA, GIVING ATLANTA DREAM THOUSANDS MORE SEATS "Enes Kanter Freedom has contacted federal, state and local authorities, the WNBA, the Atlanta Dream and State Farm Arena officials to express concerns about his personal safety during his planned attendance at Game 3 of the WNBA Finals tonight.

The safety and security of our guests and team members is our highest priority," the statement read." "Following consultations with the WNBA, Dream ownership, State Farm Arena leadership and security officials, we have directed Mr.

Freedom to watch tonight’s game from a private luxury suite.

This arrangement is intended to address his security concerns and help provide a safe and positive experience for him and other guests.

The suite will have additional security and will be his designated viewing location for the game.

State police have also assigned an officer to Mr.

Freedom at his request." Freedom posted a video on X of his conversation with a security representative about the arrangements.