In the post made from FIBA’s social media account, Denver Nuggets’ Serbian center Nikola Jokic, who was selected as the most valuable player (MVP) in the last two seasons in the NBA, emphasized the similarity of this season’s statistics with Alperen’s statistics and said, “Being a two-time MVP is a tough one. It’s a job, but Alperen Şengün is on the right track.” statement was included.
FIBA also shared the season average statistics before the last match in which both players took part. Alperen Şengün averaged 16.8 points and 9.9 rebounds this season, while Nikola Jokic averaged 16.7 points and 9.8 rebounds this season.
Meanwhile, in the match where Alperen had a successful performance with 20 points and 10 rebounds by “double-double”, the Houston Rockets defeated the Orlando Magic 134-127 and ended their 6-game losing streak. Alperen, who took 29 minutes and 2 seconds in the match, also contributed greatly to the victory with 4 assists, 2 steals and 1 block.
Jokic also scored 26 points, 8 rebounds and 10 assists in his team’s 115-109 win over the San Antonio Spurs.
Both players had the opportunity to improve their averages a little more with their performances in the last match.