How Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün is becoming the Michael Jordan of Turkey
Rockets' fourth-year center an icon in his home country, where Turkish fans and politicians support his career.
Alperen Sengun: 'A car hit me — twice. I was almost dying'
I’ve got a lot of injuries from (his childhood) — like everywhere,” the 22-year-old Şengün said. “My arms. My knees. I have ...
Houston faces Memphis on 4-game win streak
Houston is looking to extend its four-game win streak with a victory against Memphis. Thursday's meeting is the first this season between the squads.
Rockets’ Alperen Şengün on growing up, Nikola Jokić comparisons and NBA All-Star candidacy
Nearing real stardom, Şengün reflects on Rockets' belief in him: "Whoever trusts me, or backs me up, I will take care of them ...
Should Jalen Green and Alperen Şengün be NBA All-Stars? Their Rockets teammates tell you why
After watching Houston Rockets teammate Jalen Green drop 34 points on the Denver Nuggets in the Rockets’ blowout win, Cam Whitmore had just one reaction. “He’s an All-Star,” Whitmore said. “There’s ...
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Rockets' Alperen Sengun Making Mark in One Key Area
However, other players not known for their defensive prowess are also making improvements, especially Alperen Sengun. Sengun had concerns earlier in his career about defense, but those are quickly ...