Houston Rockets’ Center Alperen Sengun is the NBA's newest European sensation. Hailing from Giresun, Turkey, Sengun has emerged as one of the NBA’s most promising young talents.
Born on July 25, 2002, Sengun started playing professional basketball only at the age of 16 when he joined the Bandirma Kirmizi junior team in 2018. His rapid ascent continued in 2019 when he led his team to victory in the Turkish Junior League championship where he also earned the league's MVP title. At 18, Sengun made waves in the Turkish Super League, debuting with the Teksüt Bandirma senior team, where he averaged 5 points and 3.9 rebounds per game.
However, it was the 2020-2021 season that truly marked Sengun's breakout. He propelled Turkish giants Beşiktaş to the Super League championship, delivering impressive performances with averages of 19.2 points, 9.4 rebounds, 2.5 assists, 1.7 blocks, and 1.3 steals per game. His performances captured the attention of NBA scouts as he was eventually selected 16th overall in the 2021 NBA Draft by the Oklahoma City Thunder, before being traded to the Houston Rockets.
Since donning the Rockets jersey, Sengun has wasted no time in establishing himself as one of the brightest young talents in the NBA. Standing at 6 feet 11 inches, Sengun's fundamental post-up skills are outstanding. His finesse under the rim and footwork are a sight to behold. Many times, he uses his lethal spin move to knock down shots on the strongest of post defenders. Sengun's elite court vision and passing ability have drawn comparisons to two-time NBA MVP Nikola Jokic.
In the 2022/23 season, Sengun impressed everyone by averaging 14.8 points, 3.9 assists, and 9.0 rebounds per game.
Alperen Sengun Contract Breakdown
| Year | Base Salary | SigningBonus | Cap Hit | Dead Cap | Yearly Cash |
| 2023-24 | $3,536,280 | - | $3,536,280 | - | $3,536,280 |
| 2024-25(Team Option Exercised) | $5,424,654 | $5,424,654 | $5,424,654 |
How much is Alperen Sengun getting paid?
Alperen Sengun is set to earn $3,536,280 for the 2023/24 season. According to Sportrac, he agreed to a four-year rookie contract with the Houston Rockets, worth $15,550,974 with an average annual salary of $3,887,743.
How much does Alperen Sengun make in a minute?
Alperen Sengun’s salary for the 2023/24 season is $3,536,280. In an average year, he makes around $6.72 in a minute.
Alperen Sengun Career Earnings
In his two-year career, Alperen Sengun has earned approx. $6.5 million, up until the end of 2022-23 season. This earning is only based on his NBA contracts.
Prior to the NBA, Sengun played in Turkey with three teams, but information about his contracts with them is not available.
What are the terms of Alperen Sengun’s contract?
Alperen Sengun’s current four-year rookie scale current contract had two team options, one at the end of the ongoing 2023-24 season, and another after 2024-25 season. The Houston Rockets have already exercised their team options for the 2024-25 NBA season.
How much of the Alperen Sengun Contract is guaranteed?
With the current deal, Alperen Sengun will have earned a guaranteed $15,550,974 with average annual salary of $3,887,743.
Alperen Sengun Contract History
These are all the contracts that Alperen Sengun has signed in his career till now.
August 7, 2021
Alperen Sengun signed a four year, $15.55 million rookie contract with the Rockets.
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FAQs
A. Alperen Sengun is 21 years old as of November 2023.
A. Alperen Sengun is 6 feet 11 inches tall.
A. Alperen Sengun will earn $3.5 million for the 2023/24 NBA Season.
A. Alperen Sengun plays as the Center for the Rockets.
A. Kemal Sengun is the father of Alperen Sengun. His mother’s name is unknown.
