Alperen Sengun is a rising star who plays as a center for the Houston Rockets. Sengun is a brilliant passer with an unconventional shooting form but excels in dominating from inside the paint. He is widely regarded as one of the best Turkish-born prospects in the league, having won the Turkish League MVP award in 2021.
Sengun’s unique shooting form works well for short-range shots but not for long-range ones. However, this doesn’t change the fact that he is a talented player with a lot of potential. JJ Redick, in his podcast, spoke about how talented Sengun is as a player and even likened him to a player like Nikola Jokic.
Sengun surpasses Jokic in amazing feat
Alperen Sengun has achieved an impressive feat by becoming the youngest center in NBA history to reach 500 assists, surpassing Nikola Jokić. He has been flying under the radar for the last two seasons. His no-look passes are incredible and consistently catch defenders by surprise. In a duel against the Lakers, Sengun showcased his uniqueness by scoring 30 points, grabbing 10 rebounds, and dishing out 5 assists, making him the youngest center in the NBA to achieve such a remarkable feat.
Sengun is a great passer with an excellent court vision making him similar to the “Joker” Nikola Jokic. His vision and timing are spot on, making him a threat to all opponents. He delivers extraordinary passes that leave defenders confused as they attempt to figure out how to stop him. His spin move, followed by a jump hook, turns him into a dominant force in the paint. Sengun is often compared to a young Nikola Jokic, as his skills resemble those of Jokic, but with a unique twist.
Sengun stats for Rockets this season
Alperen Sengun has averaged 19.3 points, 8.5 rebounds and 6 assists so far in the season. His stats are quite impressive. Sengun scored 15 points, grabbed five rebounds, dished out four assists, and blocked two shots in their home victory against the Indiana Pacers on October 11th. Compared to his first two seasons in the league, the Turkish center appears to be more engaged in setting up plays for his teammates.
“That is my game. I always play that way,” he replied to a question about adjusting his approach, “With Coach Ime this year, I think it is going to be like that. That is my game. I feel more comfortable like that. I love sharing the ball.”
Sengun is a young and intelligent player and if guided properly, he can achieve a lot and prove his worth.
