Alperen Şengün is a Turkish professional basketball player for the Houston Rockets of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He also represents the senior Turkish national team. Known for his advanced post skills and creative playmaking as a center, Şengün was selected 16th overall in the first round of the 2021 NBA draft.
His career is notable for a rapid ascent, marked by his first NBA All-Star Game selection in 2025. This achievement highlights his status as one of the league's most skilled big men and a cornerstone player for the Houston Rockets franchise.
Recently, Şengün's team, the Houston Rockets, has been active in the news cycle with game analyses and trade speculation. Various sports media outlets have covered the team's performance in matchups, such as against the Cleveland Cavaliers, and have proposed potential roster moves. Beyond the court, his profile has also been featured in lifestyle and travel content, including a guide to his hometown of Istanbul.
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