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Former Player Claims Sengun Now Tops Embiid as Center

9/10/2025

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Furkan Korkmaz, a former Philadelphia 76ers player, stated that Alperen Sengun has surpassed Joel Embiid as the best center he has played with.
Korkmaz's remarks followed Sengun's triple-double performance in Turkey's EuroBasket semifinal win.
He highlighted Sengun's exceptional all-around game and defensive skills.
Korkmaz's comments challenge the perception of Embiid, a former MVP, who has missed 106 games due to injuries in the last two seasons.
This statement suggests a potential shift in the NBA's talent hierarchy.

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Furkan Korkmaz, a former Philadelphia 76ers player, stated that Alperen Sengun has surpassed Joel Embiid as the best center he has played with.
Korkmaz's remarks followed Sengun's triple-double performance in Turkey's EuroBasket semifinal win.
He highlighted Sengun's exceptional all-around game and defensive skills.
Korkmaz's comments challenge the perception of Embiid, a former MVP, who has missed 106 games due to injuries in the last two seasons.
This statement suggests a potential shift in the NBA's talent hierarchy.