Alperen Sengun and the Turkish national team wrapped up a remarkable EuroBasket campaign. They finished as silver medalists after a hard-fought final against France. Their journey to the championship game included a stunning upset over Giannis Antetokounmpo and Greece in the semifinals.

Before that clash, Sengun motivated his teammate Ercan Osmani with a bold promise. He told Osmani that if he could hold Giannis under 20 points, he would buy him a Rolex. The task was no small one. But Sengun showed his trust in Osmani’s defensive grit.

Osmani rose to the challenge and played one of the best defensive games of his career. Against him, Giannis was held to just 12 points. It was a shocking outcome that played a huge role in Turkey’s path to the final.

After the tournament ended, Sengun rem

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