In a post to his social media accounts, fourth-year Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun offered his personal reaction to the NBA's All-Star reserves announcement. Thanks to ballots submitted by coaches across the league,

The Rockets' last two games have been brutal losses. Last night against the Brooklyn Nets, it looked like they did not want to win at all. Alperen Sengun has be

For the first time since the 2019-20 season (James Harden, Russell Westbrook), the Houston Rockets will be represented at this year’s All-Star Game.

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.

Rockets star Alperen Sengun earned the first NBA All-Star selection of his career, only needing one word to react to the news.

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Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun was selected as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game, notching the first All-Star Game appearance in his young career.

Rockets star Alperen Sengun, asked about the potential of moves at the NBA’s Feb. 6 trade deadline: “I love my team. I wouldn’t change anything.”

The NBA announced its 2025 All-Star Game starters on Thursday, and the Rockets weren’t represented. But led by Alperen Sengun, they did receive votes.