Shaquille O’Neal praises Alperen Şengün: 'He is a great player'
Houston Rockets star Alperen Şengün has been selected as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star game. NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal shared glowing remarks about Alperen.
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22-year-old Alperen Şengün, who plays for the Houston Rockets, has been selected as a reserve for the 2025 NBA All-Star game.
Averaging 19.1 points, 10.4 rebounds, and 5.0 assists, Şengün, who ranks among the best players in the NBA this season, earned his spot on the roster following a vote by the league's head coaches.
NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal spoke to TRT Spor about Alperen Şengün's selection to the All-Star team. Shaq sent his regards to Alperen and wished him continued success.
Shaquille O’Neal used the following expressions:
“Alperen Şengün is an All-Star. I congratulate him and his family. He is a great player. He is my Muslim brother. I say 'selamün aleyküm' to his family and I wish him continued success, inshallah.”