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'I just want to make history for my country': Alperen Sengun ranks 6th in All-Star voting

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'I just want to make history for my country': Alperen Sengun ranks 6th in All-Star voting
January 11, 2025 03:01 PM GMT+03:00

Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun gained significant traction in the NBA All-Star voting, securing a spot as the sixth-ranked forward in the Western Conference.

In a recent interview on NBA TV, Sengun shared his goal: "I just want to make history for my country." His rise in the voting shows his growing importance in the league.

'I just want to make history for my country' – Alperen Sengun 6th in All-Star voting
'I just want to make history for my country' – Alperen Sengun 6th in All-Star voting

Alperen Sengun jumps to 6th in Western Conference All-Star voting

Sengun has received 556,515 votes, ranking 6th among Western forwards and 11th overall. This achievement has caught the attention of both fans and analysts. Securing a spot in the All-Star game would be a historic milestone for Sengun and Turkish basketball.

'I just want to make history for my country' – Sengun 6th in All-Star voting
'I just want to make history for my country' – Sengun 6th in All-Star voting

Historic moment for Turkish basketball

If selected, Sengun would become the second Turkish player to play in the NBA All-Star game, following Mehmet Okur. Sengun has stated that playing in the All-Star game is one of his biggest dreams, and his performances this season have brought him closer to making that dream a reality.

'I just want to make history for my country' – Sengun 6th in All-Star voting
'I just want to make history for my country' – Sengun 6th in All-Star voting

Strong performance in Houston’s win over Memphis

Last Friday, the Rockets beat the Memphis Grizzlies 119-115. This was their 25th win of the season. Sengun played 35 minutes, scoring 32 points, 14 rebounds, five assists and one block. His all-around play was key to the victory.

Sengun continues to shine in the NBA

Alperen Sengun is becoming a dominant star in the NBA.

His potential All-Star selection would be a well-deserved honor. As the season progresses, Sengun continues to establish himself as one of the league’s brightest young talents.

Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets
Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets

To participate in NBA All-Star voting visit https://vote.nba.com/en.

January 11, 2025 03:01 PM GMT+03:00
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