The Houston Rockets are feeling giddy after signing Alperen Sengun to a five-year contract extension over the offseason. While the contract doesn't go into effe

Alperen Sengun already has as many career triple-doubles as Carmelo Anthony (two), Steve Nash (three) and Jayson Tatum (two) combined. And he's a center who won't turn 23 until next July. Isn't that a remarkable nugget of information?

Alperen Sengun and the Rockets are taking off, with the 22-year-old making history during their 130-113 win over the Pacers.

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun has a bright future in the NBA, but he isn't quick to forget about the road that has led him to this moment. In his first two seasons in the league, Sengun grew a lot alongside KJ Martin with the Stephen Silas-era Rockets.