Wanted New York Knicks big man Enes Kanter posts up against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Photo: Getty ImagesA Turkish prosecutor asked for NBA star Enes Kanter to be jailed for up to four years. The New York Knicks big man allegedly insulted Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, state-run news agency Anadolu reported. The indictment on Wednesday said Kanter used Twitter to "defame and deride" Erdogan, Anadolu said. Kanter lashed out at Erdogan at a news conference following his detention, calling him the "Hitler of our century."

Source: Otago Daily Times December 20, 2017 19:18 UTC