Houston Rockets big man Alperen Sengun has been selected to the NBA All-Star Game as an injury replacement for reigning MVP Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, who will miss the event due to injury.
Sengun will join the World team, earning an All-Star nod in place of Gilgeous-Alexander. The change was announced as part of the league’s process for filling open roster spots when a selected player is unable to participate.
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Gilgeous-Alexander’s injury created the opening, and Sengun was chosen to take his spot. The Rockets center will now be part of the World team lineup for the showcase.