With the constant smile that Enes Kanter displays when stepping out at Madison Square Garden or during his many live streams from Times Square, it would be difficult to imagine the story that lies behind this confident and upbeat facade.

When Kevin Durant attempted to intimidate Kanter during the recent clash between the Golden State Warriors and the New York Knicks, the Turk could only laugh. The minor ongoing spat between the two pales in comparison to what the 26-year-old is up against on a daily basis: the weight of a nation, his own nation.