Alperen Sengun is optimistic about the Houston Rockets’ future after acquiring Kevin Durant from the Phoenix Suns in a historic seven-team trade this summer. Despite Durant nearing 37 years old this September, Sengun believes Durant still has significant contributions to offer the team.
In an interview with Anadolu Agency, Sengun expressed his excitement about playing alongside Durant, saying,
“I’m excited to play with Durant. Everyone is excited to play with him. It doesn’t matter his age. Ultimately, he’s Kevin Durant. I have no doubt he will bring a lot to the team,”
—Alperen Sengun.
He highlighted Durant’s experience and how it complements Houston’s younger roster. Sengun noted,
“He’s very experienced, and we have some very young players. I think he’ll open up the game for us. He’s incredibly effective both offensively and defensively. Our goal is the championship. Everyone wants this. I hope we can give this to the city of Houston,”
—Alperen Sengun.
Expert View: Rockets Positioned as Future NBA Title Contenders
ESPN analyst Kendrick Perkins sees the Houston Rockets as strong contenders for an <a href="https://www.buzzineintl.com/category/basketball/nba/”>NBA championship in the coming seasons, given the team’s aggressive moves during the offseason. Beyond bringing in Kevin Durant, the Rockets also secured players like Clint Capela, Dorian Finney-Smith, Josh Okogie, and JD Davison, while extending contracts for Steven Adams, Aaron Holiday, Jeff Green, Jabari Smith Jr., Fred VanVleet, and Jae’Sean Tate.
Perkins praised the Rockets’ front office, remarking on their impressive efforts,
“Rafael Stone got me thinking about going to his house on holidays, because that man he been cooking, especially this offseason…It’s OKC, then there’s the Houston Rockets – those are the top two teams in the league,”
—Kendrick Perkins.
Looking Ahead: Houston Rockets’ Championship Ambitions
With Kevin Durant joining a youthful yet talented roster, the Houston Rockets are focusing on blending experience with emerging potential to make a deep playoff push. Sengun’s confidence in Durant’s impact, combined with the strategic acquisitions praised by Kendrick Perkins, positions Houston as a team to watch closely.
As the new season approaches, the Rockets’ fans and the city of Houston eagerly anticipate a renewed challenge for the NBA title, driven by a mix of seasoned leadership and youthful energy aimed at fulfilling long-held championship aspirations.