Alperen Şengün Houston Rockets 2025-2026 NBA Tip-Off Game Worn Icon Edition Jersey | 39 Points | Double-Double | Career High 3-Pointers Made

This away ‘Icon Edition’ jersey was worn by Alperen Şengün on October 21, 2025, during the NBA Tip-Off, when the Houston Rockets played the Oklahoma City Thunder. 

Alperen Şengün paced the Rockets with 39 points, 11 rebounds, and 7 assists, dominating the game with his crafty scoring and giving the Thunder defense fits all night. On the defensive end, he registered 2 steals and 1 block. In the league’s much-anticipated return to NBC, the Thunder edged out Houston 125–124 in a double-overtime thriller. Şengün also made history, becoming the first player in NBA history to record at least 35 points, 10 rebounds, 5 assists, and 5 three-pointers in a season opener.

Going Deeper | Alperen Şengün

The Turkish phenom, Şengün, has gained the honorable nickname, 'Baby Jokic.' He has represented the Turkish national team since playing for their U-16 team in 2018 where they won a bronze medal at the FIBA Europe U-16 Championship. He also led the Turkey U-18 team to a silver medal at the FIBA Europe U-18 Championship and played for professional teams in Turkey before being drafted by the Rockets in 2021.

Coming off his first All-Star season, Şengün is set to serve as the Rockets’ anchor in the paint, joining a roster that now includes future Hall of Famer Kevin Durant. Expectations are sky high for this young team.

Alperen Şengün was drafted with the 16th pick in the 1st round of the 2021 NBA Draft. At the time of cataloging, he has career averages of 16 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game, and 4.1 assists per game.

This jersey has been photomatched by Sotheby’s Photomatching.