Alperen Sengun
#28C · Houston Rockets
All-Star '25All-Star '26
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Height
6'11"
Weight
243 lbs
Age
23
Experience
4 yrs
B+
A
A-
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Fan Verdict
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Career StatsA-
| Year | Team | GP | PPG | RPG | APG | SPG | BPG | FG% | 3PT% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Career |  | 358 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 6.2 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 51.9% | 28.1% | 69.9% |
| 2025-26 | | 72 | 20.4 | 8.9 | 6.2 |
Recent Games
| Date | OPP | Result | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | FG | 3PT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sat, 5/2 | vs LAL | L 78-98 | 38 | 17 | 11 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-12 | 0-0 | -27 |
| Thu, 4/30 | @ LAL | W 99-93 | 43 | 14 |
Current Contract
Length
5 years
Total Value
$69.6M
Guaranteed
$69.6M
AAV
$13.9M/yr
Guaranteed %100%
Contract Value Index (CVI)
B+
Good Value
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Alperen Şengün's five-year, $13.9M AAV extension with the Houston Rockets represents a shrewd piece of business that earns a B+ Contract Value Index (CVI) grade. The Turkish center has emerged as a franchise-caliber player with elite playmaking skills for his position, combining advanced court vision with improving defensive awareness that merits his A- performance grade. At $13.9M annually, Houston secured Şengün at a significant discount compared to what elite centers typically command in today's market, where players of his caliber often approach $20M+ per season. The timing of this extension proved particularly savvy, as the Rockets locked in their cornerstone before his value could spike further following continued development. While the deal carries some risk given Şengün's relative youth and ongoing defensive refinement, the contract structure provides exceptional value for a player who projects as a long-term building block in Houston's core. This extension exemplifies how smart organizations identify and secure emerging talent before the market fully recognizes their worth.
Performance Analysis
A-
#3 of 97 Centers
FCA+
Alperen Sengun is playing at an elite level this season, earning an A- Performance grade. Among NBA centers, he's producing at an All-Star or All-NBA caliber. He's averaging 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds, and 6.2 assists through 358 games — carrying a significant offensive load. Alperen's strongest area is RPG at 8.9, which compares favorably to the center median of 5.0. The biggest area for growth is FG% at 51.9 (center median: 46.0). Among 97 NBA centers graded this season, Alperen ranks 3rd. As a All-Star talent at just 23, Alperen's development trajectory suggests the best is yet to come for the Houston Rockets.
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