The Houston Rockets know they’ve got a star player in Alperen Sengun. The Ringer just named him a 2025-26 MVP candidate.
If that sounds unrealistic, you haven’t been paying attention. Sengun is averaging 25.7 points, 8.0 rebounds, and 6.7 assists per game through three games. The Rockets are 1-2, but it’s hard to blame Sengun. The Rockets are +16.4 when he’s on the floor, and -26.6 when he’s off.
That’s impressive stuff. It’s MVP-level impact. That said, the Rockets are 1-2. The MVP always plays on a winning team:
What can Sengun do to get the Rockets winning?