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

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

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