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A take from The Bill Simmons Podcast · Sep 22, 2026

LoweSpeaker 95%00:38:00·NBAOpenOpinion
Alperen Sengun never becomes a top-five or top-six defensive center.
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“Shingun will never be.”
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No timeframe, and there's no agreed ranking of defensive centers.
Who said it (95%): Recognized by voice on this line (Zach Lowe)

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