BREAKING NEWS: Houston Rockets Star Alperen Şengün Donates Entire $20 Million Bonus and Sponsorship Deal to Charities and Homeless Relief
In a stunning and heartwarming move, Houston Rockets star center Alperen Şengün has announced that he will donate his entire $20 million NBA bonus and recent sponsorship earnings to various charities focused on homelessness, hunger relief, and veteran support.
The 22-year-old Turkish phenom, who has quickly become a fan favorite in Houston for both his skills on the court and humility off it, made the announcement Thursday morning at a press conference held outside a local shelter.
“There are millions of people struggling every day — families without homes, kids without food, veterans without support,” Şengün stated. “This is not just about money. It’s about humanity. I’ve been blessed with more than I ever imagined, and it’s time I use that to lift others up.”
According to Şengün, the donation will be distributed across several Houston-area organizations, including:
- Houston Coalition for the Homeless
- Feeding America: Texas Gulf Coast Chapter
- Homes for Our Troops
- Children at Risk
- The Salvation Army of Greater Houston
He also revealed a personal initiative: a new foundation named The Şengün Hope Project, which will focus on building transitional housing for homeless families and funding educational programs for at-risk youth in underserved communities.
Teammates, coaches, and NBA fans across the country have taken to social media to express admiration for the young star’s generosity.
Houston Rockets head coach Ime Udoka said, “This is who Alpi is — a player with a big heart, on and off the court. He’s setting a powerful example, not just for the league, but for the world.”
As the NBA community continues to react, one thing is certain: Alperen Şengün’s game-changing move isn’t just about basketball — it’s about changing lives.