Since being drafted within the first spherical in 2013, veteran middle Steven Adams has loved a profitable NBA profession. Now getting into his second decade within the league, he has confronted many several types of huge males throughout that span.
Since becoming a member of the Houston Rockets by way of a commerce earlier this yr, Adams hung out in observe circles defending fourth-year middle Alperen Sengun. To say the least, it appears the 31-year-old New Zealander is impressed with what he noticed.
From Monday’s media day, which kicked off the Rockets’ 2024-25 coaching camp:
He is superb. He has an excellent really feel for the sport. He can rating in numerous methods, which is nice.
The advantage of him is that his physique language may be very unorthodox. If you play sufficient, you discover patterns from participant to participant, when it comes to what’s obtainable to them and in numerous varieties. However it’s tough to learn it. He could also be in a really awkward place, however it’s truly an excellent place for him…however once you deal with him as a defender, you suppose that is not the case.
He is bought a number of good instruments, buddy. And he is undoubtedly hungry, which is nice.
Now 22, Sengun averaged 21.1 factors (53.7% FG), 9.3 rebounds, 5.0 assists and 1.2 steals in 32.5 minutes per recreation final season . He completed third within the NBA’s Most Improved Participant voting for 2023-24 and caught All-Star consideration halfway by the yr.
Adams’ full interview from Monday’s media day is offered by way of Jackson Gatlin and Locked on Rockets. YouTube channel.
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