“On Some Magic Type S**t”: Drawing Parallels With the Lakers Legend, 2x MVP Nikola Jokic and More, ‘Injured’ Paul George Applauds 20-Year-Old Future Star

The next generation of the NBA is exciting. With names like Paolo Banchero, Anthony Edwards, and Scottie Barnes already making moves in the league, NBA fans are quite familiar with some of the future superstars. However, there are some names that have gone under the radar. One such is Alperen Sengun of the Houston Rockets. The 20-year-old Turkish international announced himself to the league last season and there has been no stopping him. Recently, NBA star Paul George also shed some light on Sengun’s exploits.

Talking on his podcast, the Los Angeles Clippers star praised Sengun’s playmaking abilities while also having the size. Moreover, George also compared the youngster to Los Angeles Lakers legend Magic Johnson and 2022 MVP Nikola Jokic.

Paul George talks about one of the most exciting talents in the league

The Houston Rockets have faced disappointing results in the past few seasons. However, they have one of the most exciting young cores in the league which can dominate in the years to come.

Their center Alperen Sengun has caught the attention of the basketball world over the past few months and for good reason. The 20-year-old is 6-foot-9 inches tall and is surprisingly good at playmaking.

For this reason, Paul George has noticed shades of Magic Johnson and reigning MVP Nikola Jokic in the youngster. During one of the episodes of Podcast P with Paul George, the Clippers star said, “He’s got shades of Marc Gasol, Pau Gasol, Jokic, he’s got shades of like the great bigs that can pass, that can shoot, that can playmake. Super high IQ player, I love his game.”

He further added, “The greatest part of his game? At that size, at that position, his playmaking. Flashiness, where he, huh, like on some Magic type sh*t. He can really hoop.”

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Sengun averaged 14.8 points, 9.0 rebounds, and 3.9 assists in 75 games during the 2022-23 NBA season. Not bad for someone who is just in his second year in the league! The future is certainly bright for the Rockets and Sengun, in particular. 

Clippers fans are disappointed after the latest George news

The Clippers make a strong case for having one of the best trios in the league. After all, they have Kawhi Leonard, Paul George, and Russell Westbrook on the same team.

However, George might not be available for his team in a crucial tie. The Clippers take on the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the playoffs and the 8-time NBA All-Star is a doubt. He has been missing in action since the 21st of March owing to a sprained ankle.

He will be ruled out for at least the earlier games in the series if not the whole series.

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