OKC Thunder In the news: Kanter’s Father jailed, Dakari Johnson’s journey, Fisher DUI

Welcome to OKC Thunder – In the news for Monday, June 5 where we offer the most topical news on your favorite team.

For OKC Thunder fans hoping for a Cavaliers title to thwart Kevin Durant’s journey and decision, it’s not looking good. Golden State won again to more to a 2-0 series lead needing just two wins in the next five games.

Shifting focus  back to OKC here’s the topical news for the day.

Enes Kanter’s Father remains in jail:

The saga continues for Enes Kanter. He’s now struggling with news his father sits in jail, awaiting interrogation by Turkish officials.

Erik Horne of News OK offers the full story here.

"If Kanter had it his way, his father, as well as his mother, younger sister and brother, would be in America with him. Instead, his father remains jailed, awaiting interrogation on Monday in Turkey. Kanter’s hope is that his family will join him in the United States someday. It’s a wish easier said than done.Two weeks ago when Kanter had his passport canceled by the Turkish government and couldn’t gain access into Romania, Homeland Security and teams of lawyers worked for his speedy return to the U.S. Since then, Mehmet – a genetics professor with a medical degree – has been immobilized by the Turkish regime Kanter speaks out against."

Marriage Proposals:

Despite the terrible circumstances Kanter finds himself mired in, some news is of the more positive and amusing nature.  Since Enes is country-less at the moment, it seems a few OKC Thunder fans stepped up. Offers to provide resolution are arriving via marriage proposals.

Andrew Kennedy of Clutch Points provides the details:

"Through this time, Thunder fans have shown their love and support for Kanter, who has become one of the most likable players on the team since his arrival 2015. Some fans have even gone as far as to offer to marry Kanter in an effort to help him gain citizenship quicker in the United States."

Dakari Johnson seeks roster spot on varsity squad:

After two seasons playing in the D-League with the Blue,  Johnson hopes to take the next step. What that would mean is turning his offseason into a spot on the OKC Thunder varsity squad.

News OK scribe Brett Dawson has an intriguing question and answer session with the 7′ Johnson who reveals Stephen Adams has been instrumental in his development. Full article here.

"The former Kentucky center has logged two seasons in the NBA Development League, showing major strides from his first year to his second. The 21-year-old starred for the Oklahoma City Blue this season, averaging 18.5 points and 7.9 rebounds and making the All-NBA Development League First Team.Now Johnson is hungry for the next step."

Derek Fisher arrested on suspicion of DUI:

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Since retiring as an NBA player Derek Fisher hasn’t exactly produced a stellar resume. His stint as the head coach for the New York Knicks ended with his firing. He also had a social media heavy fight with player Matt Barnes. Now,  Fisher is back in the news after a Sunday car crash which may end up with him being charged for DUI.  The Associated Press offered details on the incident via News OK.

"Former Oklahoma City Thunder player and ex-New York Knicks head coach Derek Fisher was arrested Sunday on suspicion of drunken driving after he flipped his vehicle on a California highway, authorities said.Neither Fisher nor his passenger, girlfriend and former “Basketball Wives” reality star Gloria Govan, was injured in the early morning crash, the California Highway Patrol said."

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