Major records broken by Alperen Sengun with historic triple-double for Houston Rockets
Alperen Sengun made history on Wednesday night when the Houston Rockets took on the Sacramento Kings in a 135-115 defeat. Houston struggled to find their footing, which has been an issue all season. They currently have the worst record in the league right now at 10-31. Despite their situation, there appears to be some gold under the ashes.
Jalen Green is obviously one of the team's hidden gems. However, there is also another young talent on their roster who looks like a promising player. Alperen Sengun recorded his first career triple-double against the Kings. Sengun added 10 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. He is now the youngest Rockets player and center to ever achieve a triple-double at 20 years old.
More about Alperen Sengun
Alperen Sengun was drafted into the NBA in 2021 as the 16th overall pick by the OKC Thunder. He was later traded to the Houston Rockets on draft night. Sengun is playing in the second of his four-year rookie contract worth $15.50 million. The Rockets may be the worst team in the league right now, but that doesn't mean they can't turn things around.
Houston already have a star in Jalen Green, who had an impressive rookie season last year. This year, Green has become the team's leading scorer, averaging 21.3 points per game. Now, the Rockets have another player lurking in the shadows waiting to break out. Alperen Sengun is proving to be a promising player for Houston, one they will look to utilize more.
Looking at Sengun's rookie season, he averaged 9.6 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists. The young center has made a huge improvement in his game this year. Alperen was named the Rockets' starting center and has taken advantage of his opportunity to shine. He is currently averaging 14.5 points, 8.6 rebounds, and 2.8 assists.
The Turkish national is rapidly growing in the league and could possibly help Houston fix their situation soon. Alongside two talented stars, Jalen Green and Kevin Porter Jr., they could easily become a deadly trio in the NBA. What the Rockets need to do now is figure out how they can secure a better bench to help them reach the success they've been longing for.