Alperen Sengun had the best year of his career, finishing third in the MLB Player of the Year awards, but had it not been for a season-ending ankle injury, Sengun might have finished his third season with the award.
Although he fell short of his goal, Sengun played in 63 games and averaged career-bests of 21.1 points, 53.7% shooting, 9.3 rebounds and 5.0 assists. Sengun made great strides in his first season playing under head coach Ime Udoka.
As a result, Bleacher Report's Brian Toporek recently completed the “Ultimate” NBA Redraft, where top young players find their new home. The Cleveland Cavaliers selected Sengan with the 10th overall pick, solidifying his status as one of the top young players in the league.
“Shenggung averaged 21.1 points, 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals in just 32.5 minutes per game last year, setting career highs in every aspect of the game. Like Jokic, he is a superhuman passer, able to make no-look and behind-the-back passes as if he were a 7-foot point guard,” Toporek said.
Sengun's potential was on full display in the Rockets' 13-point win over Victor Wembanyama's San Antonio Spurs on March 5. He scored a career-high 45 points in the win, along with 16 rebounds, five steals and one block.
In May, Sengun vowed on social media to “be even greater” during the 2024-25 season as the Rockets look to end a four-year streak without a postseason appearance.
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