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Turkey Alperen Sengun has established himself as a dynamic center in the NBA. After being drafted 16th overall in 2021, he now consistently delivers high-level performances for the Houston Rockets, earning multiple NBA All-Star selections.
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Alperen Sengun was born on July 25, 2002, in Giresun, Turkey. He began playing basketball at the age of eight, initially alongside swimming. His professional basketball career started in 2018 with Bandırma Kırmızı in Turkey’s second-tier league, where he averaged 10.8 points and 6.8 rebounds in his first season. He then moved to Teksüt Bandırma in the top-tier Turkish Super League, and in 2020, signed a three-year contract with Beşiktaş. During the 2020-21 season, Sengun had a remarkable performance, averaging 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.3 steals, and 1.7 blocks per game, which earned him the BSL Most Valuable Player award for the regular season. He declared for the NBA draft following this successful season.
In the 2021 NBA draft, Sengun was selected 16th overall by the Oklahoma City Thunder, whose draft rights were then traded to the Houston Rockets. He made his NBA debut on October 20, 2021, showcasing his abilities with 11 points, six rebounds, two assists, and three steals. Throughout his rookie season, Sengun took on an increasingly prominent role, particularly after Daniel Theis was traded. He posted 21 points and 14 rebounds in a March 2022 game against the Los Angeles Lakers and later a season-high 27 points against the Portland Trail Blazers. He concluded his rookie year having played 72 games, averaging 9.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game.
Sengun continued to develop in his sophomore season (2022-23), becoming a starter for the Rockets. He achieved his first career triple-double in January 2023, becoming the youngest player in Houston Rockets history to do so. In the same month, he recorded 33 points and 15 rebounds against the Los Angeles Lakers, surpassing records held by Hakeem Olajuwon and Shaquille O’Neal for youngest centers to achieve such stats. His progression led to several accolades, including being named to the NBA All-Star Game in 2025 and 2026, and being recognized in the NBA Cup All-Tournament Team and as a two-time NBA Player of the Week. He signed a five-year, $185 million contract extension with the Rockets in October 2024, solidifying his future with the team and his status as a key player in the league.
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