NBA All-Star voting results: Alperen Sengun ranks 6th

Houston Rockets' Turkish center, Alperen Sengun, is ranked 6th in fan voting for the Western Conference frontcourt in the initial results for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game.

The event is scheduled for Feb. 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco.

Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Sacramento Kings during the Emirates NBA Cup game on Dec. 3, 2024, Sacramento, United States. (AFP Photo)

Turkish NBA star Alperen Sengun's standout performance

At just 22 years old and in his fourth NBA season, Sengun has been a key player for the Rockets. His season stats highlight his value:

Category

Statistic

Points per game

19.1

Rebounds per game

10.7

Assists per game

5.1

Steals per game

1.3

Minutes per game

31.5

The Rockets, holding a 22-11 record, rank third in the Western Conference, further strengthening Alperen Sengun's case for All-Star recognition.

Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets gestures against the Oklahoma City Thunder during the first half at Toyota Center on Dec. 1, 2024, in Houston, Texas. (AFP Photo)

All-Star voting breakdown

Fan voting determines 50% of the All-Star Game starters, while NBA players and a media panel each contribute 25%. Despite his strong season, Sengun faces tough competition.

• Top frontcourt players in the Western Conference fan vote:
  1. Nikola Jokic: 1,422,121 votes
  2. LeBron James: Over 800,000 votes ahead of Sengun
  3. Others ranked above Sengun

Sengun, with 314,223 votes, is a longshot to start in the game but remains a strong contender for a reserve spot. Reserve players are chosen by NBA coaches, who select:

• 3 frontcourt players
• 2 backcourt players
• 2 wild-card picks

Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets warms up ahead of the NBA match between Toronto Raptors and Houston Rockets at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada on Dec. 22, 2024. (AA Photo)

Key dates and updates

• Fan voting ends: Jan. 20
• Next voting updates: Jan. 9 and Jan.16
• All-Star starters announced: Jan. 23
• Reserves announced: Jan. 30

Currently, no other Houston Rockets player has made the top 10 in fan voting. Sengun's consistent performance and rising popularity, however, continue to boost his All-Star chances.

January 03, 2025 03:50 PM GMT+03:00