You may find it debatable, but Alperen Sengun is a statistical marvel.

For the 262 NBA games, Sengun scored 4109 points, 2204 rebounds, and 1042 assists, making him the fifth-youngest to record these numbers. He was also the youngest player in his team’s history to be awarded Western Conference Player of the Week honors!

Last season, the 22-year-old became the first center in the league’s history to record 23 points, 19 rebounds, and 14 assists in a game against the Clippers! It was also his second triple-double. But Sengun’s biggest achievement comes this season. The 22-year-old center will make his first appearance in the 2025 NBA All-Star Draft for Team Chuck, becoming only the second Turkish athlete to do so.

While Alpi’s NBA career is filled with many such achievements in terms of numbers and stats, they aren’t highlighted much. But this doesn’t mean his team is turning a blind eye to his contributions. His contract with the Houston Rockets not only rewards the young sensation, but also proves that Sengun is worth every penny spent on him!

What is Alperen Sengun’s salary and contract with the Rockets?

Alperen Sengun’s rookie contract states that for this season, he’ll be taking home a salary reported to be around $5.4 million. This sum makes him the 11th best-paid player on his team. Notably, his earnings this year are significantly higher than what he cashed out last season. Precisely, 53.4%. Keeping in mind the sudden peak, his average annual salary for the past years was more than $3 million.

This is the fourth and final year of Alperen’s rookie contract, which he signed back in 2021 with the Rockets for $15.5 million. Last year around October, reports surfaced that Sengun had inked a 5-year extension to his deal. It is set to kick in from the upcoming 2025-26 season and sources reveal the deal to be worth around $185 million. 

If we take a look at the yearly breakdown of his upcoming extension, Alperen Sengun’s salary increases steadily over the life of the contract. As reported, he’s projected to earn almost $34 million in the first year of the deal! Then, the number is set to gradually rise to around $39 million by the final year, which will be the 2029-30 season.

How much has Alperen Sengun made over the years? What are the Rockets star’s career earnings?

As of now, Alperen Sengun has signed two consecutive contracts with his current team. Deals worth over $200 million in total! Per our reports, his career earnings stand at a staggering $15.6 million. One thing to note is that this amount doesn’t include his stints with teams in the Turkish leagues. Sengun’s rookie extension will be a substantial jump in pay, showcasing his growing value to the Rockets. Even Rafael Stone, the team’s GM, expressed his confidence in the youngster.

“Alperen has established himself as one of the game’s great young big men,” Stone said of the player. He added, “He plays the game with a contagious joy and flair that is truly unique. We believe in the person and player that he is and even more so, we believe in the person and player that he is becoming. We are really excited about our future together.”

With this new deal, the Houston Rockets have clearly signaled their commitment to building the franchise’s future around Sengun. They are betting on him to be a key piece of their championship puzzle, and only time will tell if that bet pays off.

Whatever happens, one thing is certain: Alperen Sengun is DEFINITELY a player to watch.