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Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün named an NBA All-Star for first time
Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün achieved a long-held goal Thursday when he was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career. Şengün was announced as one of the Western Conference reserves chosen by NBA head coaches to compete in the 2025 All-Star Game on Feb.
Alperen Sengun All-Star nod biggest accomplishment of Rockets' new era
Alperen Şengün joined the Houston Rockets at the depths of their post-Harden rebuild in the 2021 NBA draft. The 22-year-old center is now an All-Star as Houston rises up the NBA hierarchy. Şengün’s been reaching new heights this season 🚀 Alperen Şengün is an #NBAAllStar! pic.twitter.com/GfTkVUlnKv
Şengün becomes 2nd Turk in history to make NBA All-Star team
The Rockets currently hold second place in the Western Conference with a record of 32 wins and 14 losses, thanks in large part to Şengün’s contributions. His selection marks a historic milestone as he becomes only the second Turkish player in NBA history to earn an All-Star spot, following Mehmet Okur in 2007.
Rockets at Grizzlies: Alperen Şengün out, Steven Adams starting
The Houston Rockets (32-14) go for a season sweep of the Memphis Grizzlies (31-16) on Thursday night in a nationally televised game at FedEx Forum, the fourth and final game in the regular-season series between the Western Conference rivals.
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 all my life."
With bruised calf, All-Star center Alperen Sengun misses first game of season for Rockets
All-Star center Alperen Sengun (bruised calf) missed his first game of the season for the Rockets, who gave Steven Adams his first start.
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.
Rockets' Alperen Sengun had 1-word reaction to making first NBA All-Star
Rockets star Alperen Sengun earned the first NBA All-Star selection of his career, only needing one word to react to the news.
Alperen Sengun Makes First NBA All-Star Game
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was selected as an All-Star reserve tonight on the NBA on TNT pregame show. Sengun, at 21 years old, joins seven other players on the Western Conference All-Star bench,
Rockets' dream scenario for 2025 NBA trade deadline
Here we will discuss the player who's part of the Houston Rockets' dream scenario for the 2025 NBA trade deadline.
NBA Rumors: Fred VanVleet, Rockets Have 'Mutual Interest' in Contract Extension
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How Grizzlies finally beat Rockets after 0-3 start to season: 'We had to win'
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Houston Rockets' Amen Thompson, Reed Sheppard named to NBA's Rising Stars team for All-Star event
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The Rockets are showing they could be one piece away from serious title contention
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The versatile guard is named to the Western Conference reserves; teammate Norman Powell is not despite averaging a team-best ...
Rockets and Grizzlies wrap season series with another tight game. This time, Houston fails to close
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NBA Fans Call Out LaMelo Ball, Devin Booker Snubs as All-Star Reserves Revealed
NBA All-Star reserves were revealed on Thursday night, which also resulted in a few perceived snubs from fans. In the Eastern ...