Jan 22, 2025 · The Rockets landed Şengün with the 16th pick after sending two first-round picks to Oklahoma City. Alperen Şengün is quite familiar with the Nikola Jokić comparisons he’s received. (Thomas ...

Jan 22, 2025 · Led by Alperen Sengun, who is poised to make his first All-Star Game this season, the Rockets have the third-best defense in the league. Sengun, however, has been compared to the best offensive ...

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 posh Kimpton Sawyer hotel that visiting teams call home in Sacramento.

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.

Jan 16, 2024 · If Şengün stays healthy and in shape, he could surpass Jokić’s potential as a rim runner and shot blocker. As mentioned, Şengün’s per-36 numbers slightly surpass Jokić’s at the same age.

Sep 22, 2024 · CBS Sports writer Jasmyn Wimbish claims that Sengun and three-time MVP Nikola Jokic have similarities in their games.

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

Nov 13, 2023 · Şengün played through injury in Friday’s win over New Orleans, then earned praise from point guard Fred VanVleet on Sunday for his battling of Jokic (who still tallied a 36-point triple-double ...

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. Jokić highlighted...

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.