Alpy injured: Will Sengun miss NBA All-Star weekend?
Alperen Sengun #28 of the Houston Rockets drives to the basket during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 22, 2025 at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas. (AFP Photo)
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun suffered a lower back injury early in the game against the Toronto Raptors on February 9, forcing him to exit prematurely. While the nature of the injury remains unknown, he could miss the 2025 NBA All-Star weekend if the injury proves to be serious.
The Rockets’ Turkish center went down in the opening minutes, appearing to be in discomfort as team trainers rushed to his aid.
Alpy not returning as injury details remain unknown
He did not return to the game as of the second quarter, leaving Houston without one of its key players. The extent of the injury remains unclear, and the team is expected to provide an update after further medical evaluation.
Meanwhile, according to the latest updates, Sengun will not be returning to the game.
His absence could be a significant setback for the Rockets, depending on the severity of the injury.
Will Sengun miss NBA All-Star 2025?
Alperen Sengun’s availability for the 2025 NBA All-Star Game is now in question after he suffered an injury early in the Houston Rockets’ game against the Toronto Raptors.
The young center, who has been having a breakout season, was expected to make his first All-Star appearance. However, the severity of his injury remains unclear, and the team has yet to provide an official update.
If the injury proves to be significant, Sengun could be forced to miss the event, dealing a blow to both the Rockets and the All-Star festivities.
Sengun makes history
Alperen Sengun made history as the second Turkish player to be selected to the NBA All-Star team after 18 years. Mehmet Okur, who previously played for the Utah Jazz, made the All-Star Game in 2007.
The 22-year-old Houston Rockets center will join NBA stars like Nikola Jokic and Giannis Antetokounmpo on his team. Sengun’s All-Star team also includes Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Victor Wembanyama, Pascal Siakam, Karl-Anthony Towns, and Donovan Mitchell.
The 2025 NBA All-Star Game is scheduled for February 16 at the Chase Center in San Francisco. Sengun, who missed four games last week due to injury, is having an impressive season.
He is averaging 19.2 points, 10.6 rebounds, and 5 assists, shooting 49% from the floor. If his injury is significant, it could impact his participation in the upcoming All-Star festivities.
