Kevin Durant Going Gaga Over 20 Year Old NBA Star Triggers Trade Rumors Amid Fans: ?This Recognition Is Unreal?

Kevin Durant is one of the soundest basketball heads in the NBA. His love for hooping never lets him get away from the court for far too long. While the Nets star is sidelined currently due to an MCL sprain, he has made several appearances on basketball shows in recent times apart from focusing on his recovery. Recently on one such basketball show, Kevin Durant hurled praises for a 20-year-old Houston Rockets star. However, KD’s approval of the NBA star has triggered a baffling trade rumor among fans on Twitter.

Durant recently made an appearance on NBA Hooper Vision show where he joined the live commentators during the game where the Oklahoma City Thunder beat the Cleveland Cavaliers by 112-110. Moreover, the two-time NBA champ answered an interesting question that left the fans predicting his trade to the Houston Rockets.

Kevin Durant names his favorite young NBA star

In his recent appearance on NBA Hooper Vision, Kevin Durant was asked to name some upcoming stars in the league that he enjoyed watching, play in the league. KD responded,?“Man I always say, I was just gonna give some love to Alperen. Sengun! I like Sengun.Yo, he got some s**t. He nice.”

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Moreover, The Nets star praised the Houston Rockets center for his unbelievable dunking skills. KD believed that Sengun could be a good player in the future. However, the comments about Alperen Sengun led to the fans predicting a Kevin Durant trade to the Houston Rockets. One of the fans wrote, “The recognition is unreal.”

Another excited fan wrote, “Future rocket Kevin Durant.” Here are some other reactions from the fans.

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Kevin Durant’s approval of Alperen Sengun ended up leaving the fans to talk about the Nets star’s possible move to Houston. At the same time, many fans were thrilled by KD’s acknowledgment of the young Rockets center’s balling abilities.

Alperen Sengun’s NBA journey

Alperen Sengun was selected by the Oklahoma City Thunder as the 16th overall pick in round one of the 2021 NBA Drafts. However, the 20-year-old made his debut with the Houston Rockets last season where he averaged 9.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.6 assists, and 0.9 blocks per game in 72 appearances. The 6’11 Houston center’s offense has seen an impressive improvement this season. In 45 games, Sengun has averaged 15.5 points, 8.9 rebounds, 3.6 assists, and 1.0 blocks per game.

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Thus, Sengun looks to be a bright prospect for the NBA so far and has recently received a stamp of approval from Kevin Durant.