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