"I didn't stand up for him" - Alperen Sengun Clears Up LeBron James 'Dap' Snub Drama From Lakers-Rockets Opener

“I Didn’t Stand Up for Him”: Alperen Sengun Clarifies Viral LeBron James Moment From Lakers-Rockets Game 1

The NBA Playoffs are a unique platform for players to showcase their talent. We often see the rise and fall of cult heroes (and villains) during this period as media and fans analyze every little action and judge every small mistake. A viral clip from Game 1 of the Los Angeles Lakers‑Houston Rockets series showed Turkish hooper Alperen Sengun standing up as LeBron James walked by during pregame shootaround. The video sparked instant buzz about t…

"I didn't stand up for him" - Alperen Sengun Clears Up LeBron James 'Dap' Snub Drama From Lakers-Rockets Opener

Before Game 1 of the LA Lakers-Houston Rockets playoff series on Saturday, fans noticed that Alperen Sengun stood up for LeBron James.

Alperen Sengun Clears the Air on Viral LeBron Moment With Simple Explanation

LeBron James and Alperen Sengun (Photo By Imagn Images) The Houston Rockets opened their playoff run with a loss against the Los Angeles Lakers in the first round. Even with Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves unavailable for the Lakers, Alperen Sengun’s side failed to take advantage of the opportunity. After the game, a viral moment circulated showing Sengun standing up as LeBron James walked past him. Following Monday’s practice session, Sengun addr…