Knicks' Kanter sits out with illness 2 days after eating 7 burgers

John Chick ·
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 29: Enes Kanter #00 of the New York Knicks sits on the bench late in their 129-97 loss to the Utah Jazz in the second half of a NBA game at Vivint Smart Home Arena on December 29, 2018 in Salt Lake City, Utah.
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New York Knicks center Enes Kanter sat out Friday's game against the Indiana Pacers due to illness.

This came two days after Kanter enjoyed a "cheat day" in which he said he was going to consume seven burgers (three topped with fried eggs) and French fries.

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‪Cheat Day 😋 ‬

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Kanter missed practice Thursday because of the issue, and his teammates let him have it.

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