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Sengün Voted Most Overrated Despite All-Star, Fifth Seed

5/6/2026

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Alperen Overrated

Alperen Sengün was voted the league’s most overrated player, receiving 12.3 percent of votes (81 votes).
He averaged 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game and posted four triple-doubles.
He earned his second straight All-Star selection and his scoring helped Houston clinch the Western Conference’s fifth seed.
Despite perimeter-defense criticism, Houston ranked sixth in defensive rating while Sengün led five 30-plus-point wins after adjusting to Kevin Durant.

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Sengün Trade Rumors

Trade rumors link Rockets center Alperen Sengün to a possible Giannis Antetokounmpo deal.
Sengün said he cannot influence talks, leaving the Rockets front office to evaluate options despite the disappointing postseason exit.
The poll gave Amen Thompson one overrated vote and Ime Udoka two impressive-coach votes, while only 81 of 161 players answered the overrated question, a category whose past winners later posted notable playoff performances that showed its volatility.

History

Historical Context

The 2003 NBA draft placed LeBron James, the first-overall pick and rookie of the year, on the Cleveland Cavaliers, where a 15 % ESPN poll labeled him “most overrated.” His dramatic improvement sparked the league’s player-empowerment era, later mirrored in 2024 when voters called Rockets rookie Alperen Sengün overrated amid trade talks linking him to Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant.

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Alperen Overrated

Alperen Sengün was voted the league’s most overrated player, receiving 12.3 percent of votes (81 votes).
He averaged 20.4 points, 8.9 rebounds and 6.2 assists per game and posted four triple-doubles.
He earned his second straight All-Star selection and his scoring helped Houston clinch the Western Conference’s fifth seed.
Despite perimeter-defense criticism, Houston ranked sixth in defensive rating while Sengün led five 30-plus-point wins after adjusting to Kevin Durant.

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