Selected as the 16th pick in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Houston Rockets, Alperen Sengun initially took a backseat to Jalen Green in Houston’s acquisitions. However, his playmaking abilities swiftly garnered recognition, elevating his status. The 21-year-old is a breath of fresh air for the Rockets, who have been struggling in obscurity since only star player James Harden left in 2021.

This season has been a revelation for fans of Houston, as the Turk bested the Denver Nuggets and the mighty Nikola Jokic. The Rockets are currently the 7th seed in the west which is far better than last season as they finished second last in the Conference. Recently Sengun opened up about his interesting journey to America.

Alperen Sengun gets candid about a Rockets teammate teaching him cuss words

Sengun was the guest on the latest episode of ‘Podacast P’ with Paul George. Apart from charting his gradual upward trajectory in the NBA, he discussed how he struggled with the English language initially. However, gradually he got a command over it. Interestingly, he divulges learning cuss words from his Rockets teammates.

“Josh Christopher was teaching me a lot of things, and he knows a lot of, you know, shi**y words,” said Sengun. He further added. “You know, like, even you can hear it anywhere, but he was talking all the time, you know? Yeah, Jayen, I can say Jayen taught me a lot of stuff too, yeah.” It seems like the Turk has implicated his teammates in teaching him cuss words. However, what he exactly learned is still a mystery.

Meanwhile, things are looking up for the Sengun, as many in the league are comparing him to Nikola Jokic.

Sengun being compared to Jokic?

Alperen Sengun’s outstanding performances for the Houston Rockets have led to comparisons with Jokic. The 21-year-old’s remarkable skills bear a resemblance to the Serbian star. Similar to Jokic, Sengun stands out for his exceptional court vision and passing ability as a center, often initiating plays from the post. Additionally, both players demonstrate versatility, displaying the capacity to score from various positions on the court.

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While Jokic is an established star with an MVP title, Sengun’s rise has captured attention due to his potential to follow a similar path. The Turkish center’s combination of basketball IQ, scoring finesse, and passing proficiency mirrors aspects of Jokic’s game.

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