Rockets' Alperen Sengun Not Named to All-Star Team
Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun came up short of his first All-Star selection. The "Inside the NBA" crew on TNT announced the western conference reserves for the 2024 All-Star Game Thursday night.
Sengun, 21, is averaging 21.7 points and 9.2 rebounds this season for the Rockets, both career-highs as he develops into Houston's franchise cornerstone.
Rockets Alperen Sengun walks off the court in frustration vs. New Orleans Pelicans.
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Sengun will be at the top of the list when it comes to All-Star snubs. However, NBA commentator JJ Redick believes Sengun should have received his first All-Star honor this season.
"I feel like this is a guy who's going to make 8-9 All-Star games, multiple All-NBA teams," Redick said. "If the Rockets build this thing right, [he'll] be in the conversation for at least top 5-6 for MVP - I believe this guy is that good."
However, the fact that he's already playing at an All-Star level in his early 20s provides a preview into what's to come for Sengun. While there's no guarantee for anything, he will certainly add an All-Star selection to his name in the near future.
The 2024 Western Conference All-Star roster will be represented by: Devin Booker (Phoenix Suns), Stephen Curry (Golden State Warriors), Anthony Davis (Los Angeles Lakers), Anthony Edwards (Minnesota Timberwolves), Paul George (LA Clippers), Kawhi Leonard (LA Clippers) and Karl-Anthony Towns (Minnesota Timberwolves).
