
As a talented European big man, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has drawn a few wishful comparisons during his first two NBA seasons to back-to-back MVP Nikola Jokic of the Nuggets. After his rookie season, Sengun referred to Denver’s big man as an idol.
For at least one night, though, the student became the teacher. In Tuesday’s shocking blowout win against the first-place Nuggets, the 20-year-old Turkish prospect had 20 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists and 3 steals on 7-of-14 shooting (50.0% FG).