Choosing basketball over swimming

In this week's episode of Podcast P, Alperen Şengün, the Center for Houston Rockets, talks about his unique free-throw routine and the decision he made at age 18 to leave Turkey and join the NBA. Alperen also discussed how losing affected his mindset during his first two seasons in Houston. He emphasized the positive impact that the first-year Rockets Head Coach Ime Udoka and teammate Dillon Brooks have had on the team's overall mindset since their arrival. Finally, he shares his experience working out with Hall of Famer Hakeem Olajuwon, his personal goals this season, and picks his GOAT International player Starting 5.

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