And that’s exactly what second-year Turkish big man Alperen Şengün did with his performance ... his game after the two-time reigning MVP Nikola Jokić. “It makes me happy when they compare ...

Nuggets center and two-time MVP Nikola Jokić noted he was impressed by second-year big man Alperen Şengün, who tallied 18 points and seven rebounds in just over 23 minutes. Jokić highlighted ...

The recurring battles between Alperen Şengün and Nikola Jokić quickly became must-watch TV for die-hard Houston Rockets' fans beginning in Şengün's rookie season in 2021-22. As Şengün ...

HOUSTON — Some time after the final buzzer of the Rockets’ 107-104 win over the Nuggets had sounded, Nikola Jokić ... down the stretch as Jokić and Alperen Şengün, two offensive beacons ...

The 3s fall often enough for defenses to think about it, which opens up Şengün’s face-up game. He’s probably the niftiest passing center not named Nikola Jokic. The Turkish big man operates ...

Alperen Şengün idolizes Nikola Jokić, and he impressed the two-time MVP last night. Jokic: “I think he’s really talented… I think they need to play a little bit more through him.

The closest thing the Rockets have to a star player in Alperen Şengün ... stay on the floor in big moments. Şengün has obviously watched a lot of Nikola Jokic growing up.

Alperen Şengün is hurting ... elite athleticism or strength — has drawn comparisons to three-time MVP Nikola Jokić. The Rockets (28-14), who have made this stunning jump from fringe playoff ...

SAN FRANCISCO — Leading up to his NBA-All Star debut Sunday, Houston Rockets center Alperen Şengün ... Nuggets star Nikola Jokić. The jovial atmosphere underscored Şengün’s primary ...

Coming off a breakout season, Alperen Şengün is in talks with the ... Luka Dončić and Nikola Jokić.