Alperen Sengun ties Hakeem Olajuwon’s assist record for Rockets center

Houston Rockets center Alperen Sengun etched his name alongside a legend, Hakeem Olajuwon.

In a commanding 122-97 victory against the Sacramento Kings, the 21-year-old Turkish player showcased his skills with an impressive stat line: 17 points, a career-high 12 assists, 8 rebounds, 1 steal, and just 1 turnover.

Notably, Sengun’s 12 assists equaled Olajuwon’s record for the most assists by a Rockets center in a single game.