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31 студзеня 2025, 12:46
Alperen Sengun makes history as 2nd Turkish player to become an NBA All-Star
ISTANBUL, 31 January (BelTA - Anadolu) - Houston Rockets center Alperen
Sengun was named an NBA All-Star for the first time in his career on
Thursday.
Drafted as the 16th pick in 2021 from Türkiye, the
22-year-old is averaging 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds and 5.0 assists per
game this season, emerging as one of the Rockets’ standout players.
The
Rockets currently hold second place in the Western Conference with a
record of 32 wins and 14 losses, thanks in large part to Sengun’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.
Sengun was named
among the Western Conference reserves, joining a star-studded lineup
that includes Anthony Davis and James Harden. The Eastern Conference
reserves feature Damian Lillard, Jaylen Brown and Pascal Siakam, among
others.
NBA All-Star 2025
The NBA All-Star Game, set for
Feb. 16, will bring together 24 of the league’s top talents, including
10 starters announced last week and 14 reserves selected by NBA head
coaches.
Each conference’s reserves include two guards, three frontcourt players and two additional players at any position.
For
the Western Conference, Sengun joins fellow first-time All-Stars Victor
Wembanyama and Jalen Williams, alongside seasoned veterans like LeBron
James and Stephen Curry, who were named starters.
In the Eastern
Conference, rising stars such as Cade Cunningham and Evan Mobley make
their debuts alongside established names like Giannis Antetokounmpo and
Jayson Tatum.