Can Alperen Şengün Be The Next Jokic?

แชร์
ฝัง
  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 20 ก.ย. 2024
  • Go to tryfum.com/bba... and use code BBALLBREAKDOWN to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today and create a new positive habit.
    Alperen Şengün is the youngest center in the NBA to ever get a triple double, and last night versus the Lakers, became the youngest center ever to get at least 30 points, 10 rebounds, and 5 assists in a game. Coach Nick breaks down his incredible passing ability, which rivals the 2 time MVP Nikola Jokic, and explains why there are some intangibles that could ultimately make this 20 year old Turkish center into a more impactful player than Jokic himself.
    Join my new community and discord where we discuss and diagram the X's and O's: bit.ly/3pElHsa
    For more info on the cool 3D Graphics, visit CoachPaint: bit.ly/323Q16q
    SUBSCRIBE HERE FOR MORE: bit.ly/BBallSub
    MUSIC: Fighting For Freedom by Anno Domini
    Join our YT Membership for TONS of extra content: bit.ly/3rmJwUB
    ABOUT BBALLBREAKDOWN
    BBallBreakdown is devoted to deep-dive analysis of NBA basketball gameplay. If you're a coach or a player, check out the MONTHLY MEMBERSHIP - filled with an ever growing library of on court demos designed to help you improve your play and your coaching! Giving fans a taste of a pro coach's film session, host Coach Nick breaks down fundamentals, play calling, offense, defense, shooting form, officiating, and everything else basketball. In addition, see exclusive interviews with NBA players and coaches, from active super stars to retired legends.

ความคิดเห็น • 678

  • @bballbreakdown
    @bballbreakdown  ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Go to tryfum.com/BBALLBREAKDOWN and use code BBALLBREAKDOWN to save 10% off when you get the Journey pack today and create a new positive habit.

    • @Smotschwiller
      @Smotschwiller ปีที่แล้ว

      Love the channel! The link in the description is broken

    • @elanzankman4399
      @elanzankman4399 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey coach Nick, love the channel but you gotta cool it with the stupid fucking clickbait. You can do your basketball analysis without spewing bullshit

    • @brightBoss
      @brightBoss ปีที่แล้ว

      Jalen Green and KPJ are ball hogs

    • @happydadeury
      @happydadeury ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Boatwright 😕. I Told The Charlotte Hornets Should've Drafted This Guy Instead!

    • @alfiey5783
      @alfiey5783 ปีที่แล้ว

      This comparison is awful. Jokic is 45lbs heavier and can back down the strongest centers in the league.
      Jokic himself said he likes to be heavier so he can back down centers.
      Your videos has sengun running down much faster for dunks 😂 something jokic hardly does. And running in circles in the paint since he cant post and relies on floaters and hook shots or spins.
      Sengun “must” rely on passes and play outside 😂
      That in itself creates so much options and dynamic for jokic. Hence completely different players. Smh

  • @jaimefranco4448
    @jaimefranco4448 ปีที่แล้ว +616

    I'm so happy and proud that everybody is seeing now what we Rockets fans saw since his first day in the NBA. THIS KID IS SPECIAL

    • @hobowithagun24
      @hobowithagun24 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      The lob threat tho

    • @mugmain7852
      @mugmain7852 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@hobowithagun24 "Bruno should start" 🥴

    • @MrYounis26
      @MrYounis26 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@mugmain7852 who is bruno? the guy from hawks?

    • @naizmenicnastruja
      @naizmenicnastruja ปีที่แล้ว +8

      @@MrYounis26 Everyone can see that the guy is uber talented , except Green , KPJ and the coach

    • @ridd1ck
      @ridd1ck ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Man we are eyewitnessing him in Turkish League since he was 16. He won mvp prize at his 18 in Turkish Basketball League which is competitive and one of the best leagues in Europe. There was many euroleague stars at their primes ahead of him. I hope he will not lose his ambition and being hardworking, because there is no limit of his skills.

  • @6course
    @6course ปีที่แล้ว +544

    Bit of a leap to say he can be better than Jokic but still baffles me how they don't run their offense through him more, real talent

    • @bballbreakdown
      @bballbreakdown  ปีที่แล้ว +215

      Baffling but they have some guys that like to really massage the ball

    • @troliskimosko
      @troliskimosko ปีที่แล้ว +110

      @@bballbreakdownmassage the ball 💀

    • @redlionplumbing
      @redlionplumbing ปีที่แล้ว +53

      Buncha ball hog scattershot hero ball going on under coach silas who seems to be intent on tanking & playing SenGOAT as little as possible. Silas is hurting Sengun's all time #s at this point & should play the kid more for the career numbers.

    • @sirisemirisirisa
      @sirisemirisirisa ปีที่แล้ว +60

      Even Jokic said thet Houston shoud run offense trough him..

    • @GMoneyXL1969
      @GMoneyXL1969 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@bballbreakdown
      "and this is a good segway to our sponsor...
      ManScape"
      🤣🤣🤣

  • @arhan4demirtas
    @arhan4demirtas ปีที่แล้ว +87

    As Turkish basketball lovers we are extremely proud of what Alperen has accomplished. Şengoat is going to be one of the great centers.

  • @SerWhiskeyfeet
    @SerWhiskeyfeet ปีที่แล้ว +210

    Dang he’s me learning from Hakeem!?! The league better watch out. Also, I think it’s cool that he’s modeling his game off of Jokic somewhat. It shows how Jokic is revolutionizing the position for future generations

  • @LeeGHThomas
    @LeeGHThomas ปีที่แล้ว +193

    Sengoat. Future of the Rockets franchise despite them having three top five picks in consecutive seasons. He’s just that good. His production is unreal given his physical limitations at the five.

    • @bradleysanchez4201
      @bradleysanchez4201 ปีที่แล้ว

      Unless they get the Number One Pick then he won’t be the future anymore it will be Wembamaya. Moving him to the bench or traded.

    • @LeeGHThomas
      @LeeGHThomas ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@bradleysanchez4201 they would actually complement each other perfectly. Wemby would be more of a stretch 4/wing, being able to “clean up” inside shot attempts by guards too fast for Sengun, and Sengun can put a stout body on bigs who would otherwise bully victor…. Sengun is also a facilitator while Wemby looks to shoot.
      I really can’t imagine a situation where they would be stepping on each other’s toes at all.

    • @LeeGHThomas
      @LeeGHThomas ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Raider Friday his timing on blocks and putbacks might be the most impressive part of his game. IQ and “feel” don’t begin to describe his understanding of the game.

    • @bradleysanchez4201
      @bradleysanchez4201 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeeGHThomas they would be stepping on Jabari Smith JR toes though. Where would he play?

    • @LeeGHThomas
      @LeeGHThomas ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bradleysanchez4201 as a life long rockets fan I wouldn’t shed a tear over smith Jr being traded. I don’t necessarily dislike him but if I had to choose between him, Sengun and Wemby… the answer is an easy one.
      Also, I’ll tell you now houston isn’t getting Wemby :/ NBA is too rigged and houston simply isn’t a marquee franchise. He will end up getting picked by San Antonio (the NBAs model “small market”), my fingers are crossed that we can at least snag Scoot and move on from KPJ.

  • @Zaghzackio
    @Zaghzackio ปีที่แล้ว +526

    The rockets need to start running the offense through him more consistently. I honestly trust him more as a lead ball handler than KPJ and Green

    • @shakeemrobinson30
      @shakeemrobinson30 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      And it's obvious green and smith are just shot chuckers kpj is a solid floor general though

    • @flipsolo
      @flipsolo ปีที่แล้ว +33

      They're tanking. They may actually start winning if they ran their offense through Sengun.

    • @MAFion
      @MAFion ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Not ball handler. Playmaker.

    • @NerdChannelBrasil
      @NerdChannelBrasil ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@shakeemrobinson30 No hes not lmao

    • @shakeemrobinson30
      @shakeemrobinson30 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@NerdChannelBrasil he really is though and he has good court vision avg almost 6 ast a game

  • @LixtianShanghai
    @LixtianShanghai ปีที่แล้ว +43

    i love how physical he is at such a young age vs stronger bigger centers. thats real big man play.

    • @hurricanezaza
      @hurricanezaza ปีที่แล้ว +2

      mentally too, he don't back down.

  • @michaelboyles714
    @michaelboyles714 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    For 2 years as a Rockets fan this man has been the only thing keeping me sane.
    My favorite player. Loved the video

    • @ninjaoftherift1620
      @ninjaoftherift1620 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Same they call me baby Alpe in my intramurals🤣 only difference is I can shoot a little better

  • @championsforlife1234
    @championsforlife1234 ปีที่แล้ว +62

    Bro, i wasn't really paying attention to the rockets and i didn't know he was this good but after last night i became an instant fan. His footwork is amazing!! As a Lakers fan, idk why his half court game reminds me a little of Pau Gasol 😅.

    • @hurricanezaza
      @hurricanezaza ปีที่แล้ว +7

      As a Lakers fan he does remind me of Pau but he's a lot more confident and way less timid. He is down to dunk it with authority and not afraid to call for challenges even though he's only 20 years old.

    • @dBmforwhatever
      @dBmforwhatever ปีที่แล้ว

      As soon as I read your comment, I realized that Pau was a great comparison for Sengun. They move similarly in the post, although Sengun looks to be a little quicker/shiftier whereas Pau was more "traditional"

  • @032HULK
    @032HULK ปีที่แล้ว +62

    His idol is Jokic, he recently said that he watches Nikola's matches and wants to be like him, and I like it because he chose a real basketball savant,he will learn and improve.

  • @paulc4878
    @paulc4878 ปีที่แล้ว +68

    Wow imagine that OKC could have had Sengun to go along with Giddey from the 2021 draft. Some beautiful basketball that would've been on top of what OKC missed out on...

    • @TheDragonNight5
      @TheDragonNight5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They also could have had Ömer Yurtseven

    • @Levo_D_Angelo
      @Levo_D_Angelo ปีที่แล้ว

      😶‍🌫😶‍🌫

    • @abnerjanduquil7687
      @abnerjanduquil7687 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Sengun won’t be developed like this if okc drafted him. Hakeem is one of the factors why sengun is doing good.

    • @tuncayduman3823
      @tuncayduman3823 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. OKC SHOULD QUEST THE DRAFT TEAM.

    • @mda990
      @mda990 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@TheDragonNight5 Yurtseven good but nothing remarkable with his game. he is only a good rebounder

  • @davywavy3724
    @davywavy3724 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    He also was the youngest center in the NBA to have a triple double last week

    • @miki_car
      @miki_car ปีที่แล้ว

      Jokic has the fastest triple double in nba history

    • @Levo_D_Angelo
      @Levo_D_Angelo ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@miki_car
      Sengun made the quickest foul in nba history .# in 0.2 seconds or so 😂😂
      Its true, Sengun is the youngest center having a triple double in the NBA.

    • @codingstyle9480
      @codingstyle9480 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@miki_car not the youngest though.

  • @darrylwallace2428
    @darrylwallace2428 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    His game at least from the highlights made me think of Pau Gasol. Hopefully he keeps working hard, and can take his game to the next level.

  • @dacoop
    @dacoop ปีที่แล้ว +98

    This dude was the most Spurs-ian prospect we’ve seen in recent drafts. When he fell to them in the draft, I just knew it WAS a lock. Then they reached to select Josh Primo and the rest is history 😢

    • @hurricanezaza
      @hurricanezaza ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@guzelamanetuhaf idk with direct coaching from hakeem seems way more worth.

    • @SheLuvsShawn
      @SheLuvsShawn ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Sengun would’ve been an all star rn if Spurs got him

    • @unknowndreamz3843
      @unknowndreamz3843 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish Spurs drafted him 🥲

    • @johnmarkson1990
      @johnmarkson1990 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@hurricanezaza nah spurs would of made him an all star already.

    • @houstonswisha143
      @houstonswisha143 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@johnmarkson1990 getting training directly from the most skilled center of all time does a lot for a young center lol what would pop teach him better

  • @mx_px
    @mx_px ปีที่แล้ว +12

    He must have watched some Duncan tapes. The fundamental game is strong in him.

  • @goksuavdan1145
    @goksuavdan1145 ปีที่แล้ว +89

    Sengun is actually listed as 6'11. He was 6'9 in his rookie season. He also added 20 pounds compared to his rookie season in his second season.

    • @onztufan828
      @onztufan828 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      Only going to get bigger & stronger 💪🏻💪🏻

    • @hurricanezaza
      @hurricanezaza ปีที่แล้ว +2

      hes still 20 years old hopefully he can grow another inch or two.

    • @AC-ws9lj
      @AC-ws9lj ปีที่แล้ว +6

      @@hurricanezaza he just grew another inch yesterday now he is 6'12, but he is thick.

    • @goksuavdan1145
      @goksuavdan1145 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@onztufan828 he is already in the same height with Jokic. They don't look like the same, but actually they are lol

    • @GTNover
      @GTNover ปีที่แล้ว +1

      According to basketball reference, Sengupta is 6'9" and Jokic is 6'11" in 2023
      In shoes, they may have different listing, but basketball reference is a safe bet to be accurate.

  • @gdenktas
    @gdenktas ปีที่แล้ว +5

    as a Turk, i am delighted to see one of my favourite TH-cam channels cover Alperen. it was a lovely breakdown to watch, and great work per usual, coach!

  • @bsjohnston
    @bsjohnston ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Love him on Offense, he has a high IQ, good court vision, and great post moves. To be Jokic he just needs to work on a 3 ball and his conditioning as he always gets burnt when the other team pushes the ball and he fails to get back in time. Get this boy on a cardio regiment!

  • @countresa9029
    @countresa9029 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Böyle yabancıların yaptığı videoları gördükçe zevkten dört köşe oluyorum... büyük gururlanıyorum büyük

  • @Jeff_2x
    @Jeff_2x ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Sengun is the Rockets best player

  • @kcsupersonic1
    @kcsupersonic1 ปีที่แล้ว +105

    I don't know if I see Sengun being the next Jokic, but I definitely think he could become a solid All-Star caliber player like Domantas Sabonis. I also think he's definitely taller than 6ft 9in considering in some of the clips in this video he definitely appears to be noticeably taller than guys I know actually are around 6ft 9in like Ousmane Dieng and Thomas Bryant.

    • @Srbenda126
      @Srbenda126 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Jokic was measured in Serbia at 209 cm that is 6'10 1/4. Height is not that important in modern NBA

    • @mambaASI
      @mambaASI ปีที่แล้ว +26

      he's definitely shorter than jokic, who is 6'11. 6'9 sounds about right. Also he's already a better passer and overall playmaker than sabonis. He's approaching the realm of jokic-tier passing. But I think what will hold him back from scoring like jokic (at the same volume and efficiency) is that he is a little undersized. He could potentially make up for that with his better athleticism (going for more dunks than layups) but it'll be interesting to see.

    • @hobowithagun24
      @hobowithagun24 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      If given the opportunity he would be just as good as sabonis is today. But the rockets are absolutely obsessed with getting a lob threat for their franchise cornerstone(in their eyes) KPJ. You don’t win MVP at 18 of the 3rd best league in the world and become nothing. He’s destined for greatness.

    • @CeeDub_91
      @CeeDub_91 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Idk Jabari is listed at 6’11 and he looks to be same height or maybe an inch taller on the court. I say he’s 6’10 at the least

    • @smilingcat3851
      @smilingcat3851 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I always thought that he's 6ft 10 - 11

  • @roslolian11
    @roslolian11 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    What's scary about Sengun is the dude just turned 20. It's crazy how much better he can become better 5 yrs down the line.

  • @Osoliam
    @Osoliam ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Another thing is that I think his defense is a tad bit underrated

  • @garnettraypaul
    @garnettraypaul ปีที่แล้ว +13

    FINALLYYY!! I am so happy that the true "nba nerds" are seeing him in their radar. Al-p carries so much potential, ready for development since day 1. That's why I am a bit surprised that you didn't mention his role and relation with the team and by that extend the effects of it on his play. But that's a minor point and I truly appreciate your effort and aim in this channel :) Awesome video!

  • @franklomes6828
    @franklomes6828 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Why am I seeing an NBA resurgence of talented big men centers with amazing playmaking IQ, passing, footwork, and scoring. I am loving it though.

  • @harderway8568
    @harderway8568 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Next Jokić no, but an all star yes. He's still raw, but brings so much energy and already has a bag full of tricks. Not to mention that he'll grow taller in years to come and get some valuable experience. He doesn't have to become big and strong because he's already inteligent and skilled enough to score on big guys, and will be able to guard the rim by using footwork and strenght he already has. Will be entertaining to watch him playing against Joker for sure. Will he wreck the league? Absolutely, he's the future for sure.

  • @Batuhan-fv5vf
    @Batuhan-fv5vf ปีที่แล้ว +19

    He came from Besiktas, a team I support in Turkey. He got great potential and we've been calling him baby Jokic for a year. Silas should play through Sengün but anyways.... Love the recognition he got from you coach!!

  • @kushberry6679
    @kushberry6679 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Even in his rookie season he showed flashes of potential. He's got great instincts, he's a good rebounder and a great playmaker with good vision and decision making. His offensive game has still room to grow ofc, and I'm sure he can improve defensively if he puts on some weight.
    Imo, his playstyle is very similar to Jokic' although I don't think he has the same ceiling. But nevertheless, a center who can do almost anything you ask from him offensively and can hold his own defensively will always be appreciated in the league

  • @Shiljamannn
    @Shiljamannn ปีที่แล้ว +7

    We finally see the Jokic effect in the NBA...

  • @milosjovicevic6083
    @milosjovicevic6083 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    Every team should have its own Jokic. Basketball would be so wonderful, an even more wonderful sport.
    Sengun is amazing 🤩

  • @bryant475
    @bryant475 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Wow, those poster dunks really stood out to me in addition to his passing and footwork in the paint! If he could develop a bit more defensively, he could be an all star!

    • @mda990
      @mda990 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      all star is his floor. he is most close thing to Jokic 2.0 in the league

    • @hurricanezaza
      @hurricanezaza ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@mda990 nah he's Sengun 1.0 The first 20 year old center in history to score 33 points 15 rebounds and 6 assists in NBA history.

  • @eugeloo
    @eugeloo ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Rockets need to invest in this guy. He will be your whole team and everyone can play around him.

  • @MAFion
    @MAFion ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He was Turkish league MVP at 18. Sounds good to me.

  • @yokkwizz
    @yokkwizz ปีที่แล้ว +10

    He's clearly the best player on the Rockets already

  • @EKUNAJ
    @EKUNAJ ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Great stuff as always, I love that type of players with great footwork, so beautiful to watch

  • @MyAutoTune
    @MyAutoTune ปีที่แล้ว +15

    The Rockets need to run their offense through him. He's their best player

  • @innoc3ntbystndr
    @innoc3ntbystndr ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Wow! These Euros are really takin over the league!

  • @timtimtaroo6592
    @timtimtaroo6592 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    So glad to hear some good news about my Rockets! We have truly sucked the past few years. Hopefully, they don't screw it up by getting rid of our young pieces too soon.

  • @jiuc9314
    @jiuc9314 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Been waiting for this!! I've been watching more Rockets because of him. Love the way he plays, nothing too flashy and he is really becoming like a Jokic. His basketball IQ is really high, knows when to pass and reset the offense. Can't wait to see if the Rockets can build around him!

  • @JJcDAmAn1
    @JJcDAmAn1 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I've always been high on Sengun, especially in fantasy basketball and you wouldn't believe my surprise when someone dropped him after a string of subpar performances.

  • @higherheights3105
    @higherheights3105 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'm so happy he's setting up Jabari Smith

  • @4realGTFOH
    @4realGTFOH ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I have been waiting for Coach Nick to talk about Alpy. Im hear for it.😤

  • @SonnyK248
    @SonnyK248 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    As an OKC fan we literally had this guy. He could have been ours 😭 and when you look at what we’re building, we have a lot of players with size who know how to pass the ball, it’s kind of baffling how we let this guy go. Especially since we’ve invested a lot in foreign players so we clearly don’t subscribe to that notion that oversees players won’t be good in the NBA. At the very least the value in the guy at the 16th pick should have been enough even if you don’t see him in your teams future. Like he’s a year and a half in and would probably go for a decent haul if they wanted to trade him today.

    • @tuncayduman3823
      @tuncayduman3823 ปีที่แล้ว

      YOU ARE ABSOLUTELY RIGHT. HOW DOES OKC EXCHANGE THIS MAN IN TRADING NIGHT? HE DESERVE A LITTLE CHANCE

    • @SonnyK248
      @SonnyK248 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tuncayduman3823 it was a big mistake. Especially because when I look at our team as a whole and what we’re trying to build, the one thing that’s missing is we need a big who can dominate in the post. Chet and Poku are finesse bigs. I can’t see them ever being a physical presence in the paint. And this guy legit looks like he’s going to be one of the best post up players of his generation. And he has great court IQ and can pass so he’s what we need and also will just fit right in with that we’re doing 🙃

    • @USabah309
      @USabah309 ปีที่แล้ว

      We got what we needed with Chet - a defensive minded big who can space the floor and produce his own offense. Sengun requires the ball in his hands for his skills to be maximized, but I'd rather Shai and Giddey produce the offense. Coach Nick didn't mention anything about Sengun's defense either. He's 6'9 and slow moving laterally, so he has a lot of trouble guarding faster players as he can't oversize them with length or outrun them with speed. This will be something to keep an eye on, since once the rockets start winning games, teams will gameplan and target Sengun, as he already has issues with fouling out. I'm not trying to take anything away from him, his offensive skillset is elite, but there was a lot of logic behind the trade, especially since we got Ousmane Dieng out of it, (an elite defensive wing with a promising offensive skillset).

    • @SonnyK248
      @SonnyK248 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@USabah309 I don’t think we would have missed out on Dieng regardless. We have enough picks to trade up. Also this guy doesn’t have to be a starter. At the 16th pick a solid role-bench guy is valuable enough. Like Tre Mann and Poku will probably never become starters long term but they had enough value in the picks they were taken at. Also in my opinion for the faults you listed his presence in the paint will make him an asset. Give him the ball in the paint and he has the post moves to get to the rim or he can find a teammate with his vision and passing. I don’t see that skill set in any of the guys we have right now. We don’t have to run the offence through him just use him against teams who protect the rim well. Basically I can see this guy as an all star one day and then we’ll really look dumb. Because fit or not he’s a quality player. Also the team we’re building is being compared to the 86 Celtics for its size, length and passing ability. This guy is basically McHale 2.0 in the paint 😂

  • @gaysstoletherainbow167
    @gaysstoletherainbow167 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I would say for a Muslim basketball player, he is amazing. To compare a second year to Jokic, is a click bait. Jokic is the best passing Centre of all time. 2 x MVP, most likely 3 time MVP. It's a Student and a Professor..

  • @BIG30RDS
    @BIG30RDS ปีที่แล้ว +28

    Rockets young talent is awesome. I have all of their games recorded on my DVR and i've seen a lot of their home games in person. I don't even care about our losing record because if you notice the first 20 games of this season to now, you will notice a difference in Sengun's confidence and game. If we can hang onto some of these young talents we can make it far in a couple years. I hope we can develops these guys nicely. HTINE HOLEEE IT DINEEE 🤘🚀

    • @runbho710
      @runbho710 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I like jalen sengun bari and eason but I think they made a mistake signing kpj to that contract

    • @houstonswisha143
      @houstonswisha143 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@runbho710 honestly he would be a very nice 6th man in a Crawford/Lou Williams type player who just scores off the bench like Eric Gordon during his 6th man award winning season. He doesn’t belong at PG he’s a good pure scorer though just the way we use him makes him not efficient

  • @brianscroggins3390
    @brianscroggins3390 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    He's listed at 6'11. He's grown since his rookie season.

  • @Jsch23
    @Jsch23 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    this guy takes any opportunity to slight jokic. could be a better passer than one of the best passers of all time regardless of position? his passing is almost as good as jokic now??? jokic is also a great scorer and just decision maker in general, his vision is all time great, jokic has made history in so many ways already, he's spectacular in the clutch, what he brings to the game cant be explained in a few sentences, sengun will be a good player, maybe hell even become a great one. but its like saying jordan poole could be better than steph, stop it. this channel was much better before you started putting crazy things in the thumbnail to get views. just because a player is more athletic doesnt make them a likely better player, who won that game between the rockets and nuggets?

    • @bballbreakdown
      @bballbreakdown  ปีที่แล้ว

      You are crazy if you think Jokic isn’t one of my absolute favorite players. Insane

    • @rachhk6660
      @rachhk6660 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@bballbreakdown how can you say this guy is already almost as good of a passer? Let alone say he will be better. Those words seem as disrespect and ignorance

  • @gustafmarcus3898
    @gustafmarcus3898 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    No need to oversell him as being potentially better than the Joker. If he becomes Jokic 0.5 (let alone Jokic 2.0) it's already amazing.

  • @mistourasal
    @mistourasal ปีที่แล้ว +31

    darn it, I suspected that hakeem was in the shadows somehere, the dude is too smooth, perfect passing of the torch. Howard, stoudermire, mcgee all went to Olajuwon but the only ones that have really absorbed his moves are so far the late Kobe, LBJ ( a little bit) and this Sengun dude. Great video coach, thank you

    • @yeterinceverimlidegil
      @yeterinceverimlidegil ปีที่แล้ว +5

      when he was 17 in the european cup he dominated the tournament with literally just the footwork

  • @nickpryme
    @nickpryme ปีที่แล้ว +12

    love you coach nick, but lets press the brakes a bit saying he could be better than a 2x potential 3x b2b2b MVP. love sengun's game and his versatility, hope rockets at some point decide they want to compete a bit and run the ball through him.

    • @SheLuvsShawn
      @SheLuvsShawn ปีที่แล้ว +1

      He doesn’t have that physical frame to be as good as Jokic imo. But I think he has more skill as a 20 y/o. Only time will tell as he gets stronger

  • @bryceandcarter6139
    @bryceandcarter6139 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Jokic could he top ten all time when it’s all said and done, with championships, obviously we have no idea if that can happen but I feel like this isn’t disrespectful to Jokic just showcasing how good Sengun really is!

    • @dusanstosic9037
      @dusanstosic9037 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      sengun is great as is sabonis and we are priviledge to warch this era of basketball. also 2 of them are only one capable to see courta similar as JOKIC.that is how good they are

    • @timholland2129
      @timholland2129 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I agree, both have mutual respect for the other, however I don't know if he can grow as good as Jokic due to the rockets holding him back. The nuggets focused on Jokic and helped him grow, but the rockets are more focused on KPJ and Jalen Green.

  • @quinnyc123
    @quinnyc123 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    this video is amazing, especially the analysis of sengun's performance against the similar play style of Jokic. It would be pretty dope to have 2 jokers in the league!

  • @DrawQuick2014
    @DrawQuick2014 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made a 10 minute video calling jokic a fraud who could never win THIS MONTH and it was still less insulting than saying sengun could be better than him

  • @bakusbakul4327
    @bakusbakul4327 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    As a Rockets fan it’s great to us on your channel again. Also way to segue from Hakeem to habits.

  • @alperenbayraktar
    @alperenbayraktar ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Im so proud of Alpi and also happy that you Americans are finally learning how to pronounce my name lmao

  • @chanchan05
    @chanchan05 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Has the potential. The question is whether Rockets would develop him properly. Take a look at Wiggins. Imagine if he didn't spend all those years in Minnesota and was in a good franchise that develops players well. Imagine if he was with GSW from the start. Being in the wrong franchise in certain points in their career can stymie development and stop players from reaching full potential.

  • @xander1201
    @xander1201 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I was so frustrated at Silas for not giving this man more minutes! Glad that he's getting more recognition now.

  • @rnuke_rocket
    @rnuke_rocket ปีที่แล้ว +5

    As of now, I see Sengun as another version of Domantas Sabonis.
    I recently watched two HOU vs SAC games and their playstyles are eerily similar.
    👀

  • @mambaASI
    @mambaASI ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I'm betting next season he's finally gonna get the keys to the offense to run it like jokic. Should be an all star season for him too and I wouldn't be surprised if rockets win like 40 games and are in playoffs contention with him leading the team.

  • @Levo_D_Angelo
    @Levo_D_Angelo ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He needs still some time, he is 20 but in 4-5 years he will rock the league for sure.

  • @BoMpOwMsp
    @BoMpOwMsp ปีที่แล้ว +4

    His murder poster against Spurs was perfect tho/ Was waiting for that in the video

  • @bagavondo2477
    @bagavondo2477 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    its nice to see hakeems influence

  • @erdemm17
    @erdemm17 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    One year later and he is growing in the trajectory.

  • @Wabbajaxe
    @Wabbajaxe ปีที่แล้ว +3

    From the Philippines, been watching your content since 2013. Hope you get to 1M soon!

  • @bigguwop9654
    @bigguwop9654 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    To be honest and fair the lakers were coming off an Embiid masterclass game Sengun dominated them

  • @nellyville69
    @nellyville69 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He 7ft aggressive confident swaggy player 🔥🔥🔥

  • @LeBeautiful
    @LeBeautiful ปีที่แล้ว +2

    SENGOAT. The Future, is NOW

  • @smitsta
    @smitsta ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Come for the clickbait, stay for Coach Nick

  • @tiagooooo
    @tiagooooo ปีที่แล้ว +19

    It's disrespectful to Jokic to say that his passing is almost as good as Jokics. He's very good and still has a lot of room to grow but isn't near the absolute best passers in the league yet.

    • @sinfulhoradrim
      @sinfulhoradrim ปีที่แล้ว

      he isn't near? th-cam.com/video/_pP3yUqX-wo/w-d-xo.html Rooike season, age 19

    • @dbox9120
      @dbox9120 ปีที่แล้ว

      Name 3 of her BIG MEN that has passing like him. Please

  • @gonulcozumcu
    @gonulcozumcu ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Thank you Coach Nick for the great analysis! As a Rockets fan, when Alperen was halfway through his rookie season, everyone understood that the offense should run through him (like Jokic and Edwards said earlier in this season). Unfortunately, the head coach, Silas, had to spend a season and a half with Sengun to only realize this. I don't know if he can surpass Jokic but he will definitely one day carry his team forward with statistics close to Jokic. (By the way, he definitely looks taller than 6'9". NBA's official page says Alpy is 6'11")

    • @erencansenocak5898
      @erencansenocak5898 ปีที่แล้ว

      Gönül Hocam her Alperen videosunun altına varsınız. Çabanızı takdir ediyorum gerçekten.

    • @jahnotr
      @jahnotr ปีที่แล้ว

      @@erencansenocak5898 Aynısını farkettim. Twitter'da bile görüyorum tweetlerin altında. Alperen sağolsun :)

  • @onztufan828
    @onztufan828 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Man great breakdown for real!! Enough of KPJ & Jalen with the ball!! It really is time to give Alpy the ball & the minutes! He is such a joy to watch

  • @smitsta
    @smitsta ปีที่แล้ว +4

    When I saw Hakeem I was sold

  • @SerdarKavak
    @SerdarKavak ปีที่แล้ว +1

    we have full trust on him ! he is our proud ! he is a special player and will be in All Star soon ! GO ALPEREN ! !!!!!

  • @rolandorobles6375
    @rolandorobles6375 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This opened my eyes to his athleticism. I knew he waa skilled but not that he was out collecting bodies 👀🔥

  • @ovandograham7793
    @ovandograham7793 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I’ve been saying this dude is bare talented

  • @TheSandSoul
    @TheSandSoul ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Sengun and Wembanyama would be fire 🔥🔥🔥

  • @xeryues
    @xeryues ปีที่แล้ว +3

    alpi still plays like 25 minutes a game. gets taken out in critical moments. often his team goes down by 20 when he is benched. it is a miracle he has the motivation to go through that garbage of a tanking team to do what he does.
    silas does not play him starter minutes despite his production. because when they do they accidentally win games

  • @Time_Lapse_Master.
    @Time_Lapse_Master. ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He absolutely proved me wrong, and I'm so glad he did. Before the draft I thought he was comparable to Okafor which failed even though he's the third pick, because of the lack of shooting and defense. Sengun lacks that (better than Okafor but still below average) as well but he shows that with good basketball IQ, you can do anything

  • @ADIMusic-md1ij
    @ADIMusic-md1ij ปีที่แล้ว +2

    It’s ridiculous how good he is already 🤤 😊

  • @flipsolo
    @flipsolo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Once again, Coach Nick is right on money! Alpy is cookin' the league right now. Once he improves on his jumpshot, he'll be a legit All-NBA. Love this kid's game!!

    • @bballbreakdown
      @bballbreakdown  10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      💪🏀👍 should I do an update?

    • @flipsolo
      @flipsolo 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@bballbreakdown Hell yeah Coach! The game is an good place! Alpy (and maybe Ant-Man?) definitely needs to get recognized.

  • @joejoebeckers7758
    @joejoebeckers7758 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    He was also very impressive at eurobasket last summer absolutely dominated for turkey

  • @miggle8981
    @miggle8981 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is that guy 🗣️

  • @Tenz220
    @Tenz220 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He has the fundamentals down. That's something a lot of American talents don't have.

  • @dqsmooth34
    @dqsmooth34 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The title to this video is wild!

  • @elizahhoward6810
    @elizahhoward6810 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    His body control is nice

  • @happyalpi957
    @happyalpi957 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's good to have this comparison between Alperen and Jokic but Alperen ist writing his own history. 👍 Great vid

  • @vukans595
    @vukans595 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    He's real good but Nikola Jokić is one of a kind!

  • @CJLee-jd2lh
    @CJLee-jd2lh ปีที่แล้ว +15

    i happened to watch him live against Kings and on tv against Lakers in the past few weeks. I agree that he has flashes of skills that can be developed into him being a really great player, but at the moment, I also saw alot of reckless throws that were not well-communicated with his teammates. he has every potential to improve/develop but keeping composure might be important

    • @bballbreakdown
      @bballbreakdown  ปีที่แล้ว +19

      Absolutely, and this guy is only 20!

    • @08Derrock
      @08Derrock ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@bballbreakdown it's incredible Coach! He is going to be special. Thank you for making and sharing this video.

    •  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Very spot on.

  • @michaelwatkins9479
    @michaelwatkins9479 ปีที่แล้ว

    Charlotte fan. It’s bitter sweet watching him ball out recently. Charlotte had the opportunity to draft him. There were rumors that we would draft him if he was available. Instead they drafted James Bouknight, who has barely played since being drafted.

  • @DBZnetwork
    @DBZnetwork ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Happy to see this channel is almost at 1 million 👍🏽

  • @desc356
    @desc356 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Brah I am Turkish and even I think that statement is a bit to farfetched. Sengun is really good tho.

  • @JapChaeJan
    @JapChaeJan ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Too bad Silas would rather have Green and KPJ play hot potato than play through Sengun. The Lakers game is showing you exactly why you play through Sengun. Coincidentally, it was also a game at which KPJ sat.

  • @rustywind9602
    @rustywind9602 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    About time Sengun

  • @Meiyourenn
    @Meiyourenn ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wouldn’t say he’s got leaping ability but he for sure has good movement with nice footwork that helps him get by players

  • @tomobrien9173
    @tomobrien9173 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Coach I love your videos but I thought you made a weird choice in how you highlighted Sengun's games against Jokic. Aside from one qualifying comment about how Jokic could score over him around the 8:14 mark, the rest of the segment is a bit misleading to infer a competition between the two. In the three games referenced, Sengun averaged 15/7/2 (not bad at all don't get me wrong) but Jokic still solidly showed him the business to the tune of 26/12/7 averages.

    • @xeryues
      @xeryues ปีที่แล้ว +1

      yeah and alpi plays 25 minutes a game. gets taken out in critical moments. often his team goes down by 20 when he is benched. it is a miracle he has the motivation to go through that garbage of a tanking team to do what he does.
      silas does not play him starter minutes despite his production. because when they do they accidentally win games

  • @samk2407
    @samk2407 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Clickbait is a helluva drug

  • @Serhat.T
    @Serhat.T ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He is a scorer big man and pass distrubitor better than anyone in team right now. Other players are a little bit selfish.

  • @themaverickmindset
    @themaverickmindset ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Segun is a great young big definitely the piece for rockets to build around from the same mold that Jokic and Sabonis set for their own teams

  • @Modjodo
    @Modjodo หลายเดือนก่อน

    that advertisement was so smooth brother