By Johnny Askunis/info@eurohoops.net
Turkish center Alperon Sengun’s performance in the NBA has caught the attention of LeBron James. The immortal superstar led the Los Angeles Lakers to a victory over the Houston Rockets, but praised Sengun after the NBA game on Sunday.
“He’s getting more comfortable every game,” Comment on James, “Obviously, he can post very effectively. He has excellent ball control, great vision and excellent passing. “He’s a really good young man. “
The 21-year-old Sengun had a double-double with 23 points and 10 rebounds to go along with five assists and one block in the loss at Crypto.com Arena. In the 2023-24 NBA regular season, he averaged 19.8 points, 8.2 rebounds and 5.8 assists per game, and is expected to set multiple career highs. To add to his stellar season, he became the youngest Rockets player to reach 2,000 points, 1,000 rebounds and 500 assists early in his third season in Houston.
The 38-year-old James scored a season-high 37 points, including the game-winning free throw with 1.9 seconds left, before Sengun’s layup tied the score at 104-104. The win over the Rockets included another win against Dillon Brooks, who chose an unconventional matchup with the four-time NBA champion. “He’s a great competitor. “I love playing against him” Mentioned the leader of the Lakers.
After wrapping up a back-to-back and three-game stretch in California, the Rockets will face the Golden State Warriors on Monday at Chase Center. The Lakers have a day off before more games against the Utah Jazz on Tuesday.
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