Alperen Sengun had kind words for a former Houston Rockets teammate.
Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has a bright future in the NBA, but he isn't quick to forget about the road that has led him to this moment.
In his first two seasons in the league, Sengun grew a lot alongside KJ Martin with the Stephen Silas-era Rockets. While they lost a lot, they matured together to build their careers in the league. After Sengun and the Rockets beat Martin and the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, the two exchanged jerseys, and the Houston center posted the interaction on social media.Martin, who was a second-round pick by the Rockets in the 2020 NBA Draft, was traded following the 2022-23 campaign to the Los Angeles Clippers for two future second-round picks. After just two games with the Clippers, Martin was then traded to the Sixers in a blockbuster trade that involved former teammate James Harden.
Martin has been trying to find footing in the NBA ever since, but he is beginning to carve out a role with the Sixers as they have been decimated by injuries. So far this season, Martin is averaging 4.4 points per game while playing 16.5 minutes per contest. Maybe there's a world where Martin and Sengun become teammates once again, but for now, they will compete on the floor against one another.Jeremy Brener is an editor, writer and social media manager for several Fan Nation websites. His work has also been featured in 247 Sports and SB Nation as a writer and podcaster. Brener has been with Fan Nation since 2021. Brener grew up in Houston, going to Astros, Rockets and Texans games as a kid.
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