Alperen Sengun has emerged as a star for the Houston Rockets. Now, he's solidifying his rising status in international play.
That claim will be greeted with skepticism. Some will suggest that international play is relatively meaningless. The competition level is low. Wake us up when Sengun is playing against fellow NBAers again.
Only, there are plenty of NBA players in this summer's EuroBasket tournament. There have been plenty throughout the tournament's history.
Sengun is making history anyway.
Rockets' Alperen Sengun is dominating international play
Sengun is the first player to register 20+ points, 5+ rebounds, and 5+ assists in three consecutive EuroBasket games in 30 years.