According to recent reports, Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has stepped forward to address the viral rumors surrounding an alleged rift between himself and NBA superstar Kevin Durant. The speculation originally ignited during All-Star weekend when unverified screenshots from a purported burner account surfaced online.
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Subscribe Sekarang →Based on statements made on the "Socrates Dergi podcast," Sengun firmly denied any hostility with Durant. "I've never had an argument with KD, not even once," Sengun stated, emphasizing that their interactions are built on mutual respect and a shared hatred of losing.
The young center explained that their post-game conversations usually revolve around constructive analysis. "I specifically would ask him, "What do we need to do? Where do you think we made mistakes today?"" Sengun noted, dispelling the internet narrative that painted them as bitter rivals.
Although the fabricated social media drama caused significant noise following Houston's playoff exit against the Los Angeles Lakers, Sengun hopes his candid remarks will finally put the baseless rumors to rest.