Is Alperen Sengun An All-Star Player?

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        The Houston Rockets are having a good season so far after finishing at the bottom of the standings the past few seasons. The Rockets are currently 17-15, the eighth seed in the Western Conference and one of the reasons for their success is the breakout of Alperen Sengun. Sengun has been compared to Nikola Jokic the past couple seasons because they both play at a slow pace and can past the ball very well for a big man. His game has elevated this season and is making a case to go to Indiana for the All-Star game.
 


        Alperen Sengun is averaging career highs this season in points (21.5), assists (5.2) and steals (1.2). Another impressive thing about Sengun this season is he hasn't missed a game yet, so his availability has been so reliable for the Houston Rockets. Sengun may be undersized at the center position but he is so crafty and plays at his own pace, he seems to find a way to get to the rim and get a bucket. He is not only one of the best centers in the Western Conference but in the whole league. 



        The Rockets made a lot of changes this past summer, new head coach in Ime Udoka and a whole lot of changes to the roster but it all ended up complimenting Alperen Sengun. He's getting more touches, more opportunities and he has lived up to the challenge every time. Now the All-Star voting by fans is really just a popularity contest so Sengun being voted into the game is not likely but since the head coaches vote who makes the reserves, I strongly believe Sengun will be in the mind of many head coaches. The young Rockets center is blossoming and he's only going to rise from here.





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