Alperen Sengun shares honest feelings on facing Draymond Green and the Warriors in playoffs

According to the Turkish big man, no opponent was less welcome than Golden State.

That was not just down to the Warriors’ experience. Sengun felt they had an edge when it came to how games were officiated, saying Houston had a tougher time with calls throughout the series.

“The Warriors were probably the one team that would have given us the most trouble, and we drew them. They’re a very experienced team, and they fouled a lot. In the playoffs, they don’t call it. But they were the ones crying all series about fouls not being called.

“When it comes to us, we’re not really allowed to complain. It’s more of an internal thing. Ime Udoka doesn’t allow it. He loses his mind if we complain.”

Draymond Green matchup failed to intimidate Rockets star

Sengun’s shooting numbers dipped slightly during that series, dropping from 49.6% in the regular season to 45% against Golden State.

Much of that had to do with his defensive assignment against Draymond Green, but Sengun did not seem bothered by the challenge.

He even managed a highlight moment by throwing down a dunk over Green during the series.

“Never in my life has something like this scared me. If anything, it makes me angry,” Sengun said.

The Turkish centre may face the Warriors again in next season’s playoffs. However, the dynamics could shift significantly with Kevin Durant now alongside him in Houston.

Durant, a proven elite scorer, brings an important knowledge of Golden State’s system from his previous time with the team.