Compared to Nikola Jokic by his new coach, Ime Udoka, Alperen Sengun is still progressing after two seasons in the NBA. The Turk comes out of a rather successful season on the individual level with 14.8 points, 9 rebounds and 3.9 assists on average in 29 minutes.
But as the Rockets have gone up a notch with a large and ambitious recruitment during the offseason, the interior knows that it will still have to cross a course.
“I didn’t really take a break after the season”he explains at The Bradeaux & Will Show. “This summer is really important to me. I brought in a coach from Serbia, with whom I worked when I was in Besiktas, who took care of my shoot. I’m in much better shape than last year. I mainly work on my shooting and my movements, my support. »
He also rubbed shoulders with his teammate Jabari Smith Jr, who then dominated in the Summer League. “Before the summer league, I was going one-on-one with him every day. Jabari never says no. »
Alperen Sengun has already targeted areas of play where he wants to improve.
“I know I need to move better on the pitch,” he concedes. “I am also aware that I have to defend better. My defense isn’t bad, but I struggled on pick-and-roll last season. Lastly, I want to take more 3-point shots. It’s my aim. »
| Alperen Sengun | Percentage | Bounces | |||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Season | Crew | GM | Minimum | Shots | 3 points | LF | Off | Def | Early | pd | party | Int | bp | CT | Points |
| 2021-22 | HOO | 72 | 21 | 47.4 | 24.8 | 71.1 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 5.5 | 2.6 | 3.0 | 0.8 | 2.0 | 0.9 | 9.6 |
| 2022-23 | HOO | 75 | 29 | 55.3 | 33.3 | 71.5 | 3.2 | 5.8 | 9.0 | 3.9 | 3.4 | 0.9 | 2.6 | 0.9 | 14.8 |
| Total | 147 | 25 | 52.2 | 27.6 | 71.3 | 2.6 | 4.7 | 7.3 | 3.2 | 3.2 | 0.9 | 2.3 | 0.9 | 12.3 | |
How to read the stats? MJ = matches played; Min = Minutes; Shots = Shots made / Shots attempted; 3pts = 3-points / 3-points attempted; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; Off = offensive rebound; Def= defensive rebound; Tot = Total bounces; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal fouls; Int = Intercepts; Bp = Lost bullets; Ct: Counters; Points = Points.
