Alperen Şengün Houston Rockets 2026 NBA Playoffs Western Conference Round 1 Game Worn Statement Edition Jersey | Game 1

This away ‘Statement Edition’ jersey was worn by Alperen Şengün on April 18, 2026, during Game 1 of the First Round of the NBA Playoffs, when the Houston Rockets played the Los Angeles Lakers.

Şengün finished with 19 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists, 1 steal, and 1 block. The Rockets lost to the Lakers, 107-98.

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 16.7 points per game, 8.6 rebounds per game, and 4.4 assists per game. Şengün is a 2-time All-Star.

This jersey has been photomatched by Sotheby’s Photomatching.