Rockets' Alperen Sengun proves that he understands the assignment

Chicago Bulls v Houston Rockets | Jack Gorman/GettyImagesThe Houston Rockets believe in Alperen Sengun. He's rewarding that belief by keeping his eyes on the prize - an NBA championship.

Their belief wasn't always evident. The Rockets notoriously benched Alperen Sengun in favor of (you might want to sit down) Bruno Fernando ahead of his sophomore year. Was that a tanking measure or a vote of unconfidence?

Either way, it's a moot point now. Sengun is entrenched as the starting center. The Rockets have committed to him. They even play him next to other big men. It's clear that the Turkish sensation is part of their long-term vision.

A recent quote from Sengun shows that his long-term vision is…