Jan 22, 2025 · SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Alperen Şengün is hurting. The fourth-year Houston Rockets big man is a half-hour late to our interview to discuss his NBA All-Star candidacy, getting treatment inside the ...

Jan 22, 2025 · His rare offensive profile — high-level scoring, playmaking and rebounding without elite athleticism or strength — has drawn comparisons to three-time MVP Nikola Jokić.

Jul 31, 2024 · Alperen Sengün has been tipped to become the next Nikola Jokic , though that is some lofty comparison, and is a lot of pressure to bestow upon an up-and-coming 22-year-old star in the NBA .

Dec 1, 2022 · Although only seven years younger than him, Şengün admitted to idolizing and modeling his game after the two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokić.

Nov 27, 2023 · Third-year center Alperen Şengün has shown tremendous improvement, drawing comparisons to Nikola Jokić.

Nov 29, 2022 · Nuggets center and two-time MVP Nikola Jokić noted he was impressed by second-year big man Alperen Şengün, who tallied 18 points and seven rebounds in just over 23 minutes.

Jan 22, 2025 · Alperen Sengun has often been compared to the Denver Nuggets' big man.

Nov 13, 2023 · Houston’s win also marked a career accomplishment for Şengün, who impressed in a marquee matchup against reigning Finals MVP Nikola Jokic.

Nov 13, 2023 · The deafening roars of Toyota Center made the walls shake down the stretch as Jokić and Alperen Şengün, two offensive beacons, dueled it out.

Nov 30, 2022 · Alperen Şengün has idolized Nikola Jokić for years. When they faced off on Monday night, Şengün impressed the two-time NBA MVP.