Nikola Jokic shares his opinion on Alperen Sengun’s ‘Baby Jokic’ nickname

Nikola Jokic opens up about Alperen Sengun’s ‘Baby Jokic’ nickname

Sengun’s rise with the Rockets has been remarkable. The 23-year-old looks like a future superstar for Houston and his game always seems to draw comparisons to Jokic’s game.

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Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun are always compared to each other, even though neither of them like it.

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Sengun has been called ‘Baby Jokic’ throughout his career for how he resembles Jokic on the court and impacts the game in so many different ways.

However, Jokic doesn’t like the fact that people compare Sengun to him. He commented on Sengun’s ‘Baby Jokic’ nickname.

“People need to stop comparing us. He’s an amazing player by himself.

“He needs to be recognized by who he is. He’s definitely a talented player. He needs to be recognized as Alperen Sengun.”

Nikola Jokic and Alperen Sengun make NBA history

The matchup between the Nuggets and Rockets was epic, but there was a lot made about the officiating.

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After the loss Rockets head coach Ime Udoka called out the officials for their poor job.

Refereeing aside, fans were treated to a thrilling contest between two contenders in the Western Conference.

Jokic (39 points, 15 rebounds, 10 assists) and Sengun (33 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) also made NBA history by combining to be the first two centers to have triple-doubles in the same game.