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Leaked audio captures Alperen Sengun’s heated exchange with a female referee before his ejection during Rockets’ loss to Celtics.
Rockets star Alperen Sengun apologized for making a sexist remark to a female referee during a game earlier in the week. Sengun, 23, called official Jenna Reneau “a bitch” multiple times during the Rockets’ 114-93 loss to the Celtics on Wednesday, which resulted in his ejection.
Houston Rockets star center Alperen Sengun was remorseful on Saturday for making a sexist remark to a female referee during a game on Wednesday. Sengun made his first public comments following the Rockets' 112-106 victory over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Saturday.
Recent reports indicate that Alperen Sengun has issued a public apology following a controversial remark directed at a referee.
Udoka's assessment left little doubt about his expectations for his All-Star center. By saying what he did, Ime implied that Alpy's lack of defensive engagement remains a concern. While Sengun is an able positional defender, his below-average foot speed makes him a liability on the perimeter, something that the Hornets repeatedly exploited.