Houston Rockets' Alperen Sengun makes bold proclamation on social media

Success can be difficult to quantify. What qualifies as a success to you may look like failure in the eyes of another. Look at the 2023-24 Houston Rockets.

In the eyes of most, they had a successful season. After three years near the bottom of the NBA's standings, the Rockets finished .500. Sure, they missed the play-in tournament. Given the standard they'd set over three seasons, that didn't count as a failure for most.

It seems that star big man Alperen Sengun is an exception.

Houston Rockets star wants to raise the bar

Recently, he took to social media to make a vow. Sengun has lofty ambitions for the 2024-25 season.

"This past season we have improved a lot as a Houston Rockets family and I’m proud of that, but it’s not enough for us. Next season we will fight until the last moment for even greater achievements."

- Alperen Sengun

We love the attitude. Sengun wants to lead the Rockets to the playoffs. What more could you want from one of your young cornerstones?

Is he being realistic?

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Absolutely!

Don't be a pessimistic - it's not endearing. It doesn't make you the smartest person in the room.

Sure, there's some value in being realistic. Here's the rub - the Rockets have a realistic chance of improving in 2024-25.

Above all else, internal growth should aid the Rockets. Sengun will be heading into his fourth NBA season, as will teammate Jalen Green. This is a time in an NBA player's career when improvement is an expectation.

Meanwhile, the Rockets will be making roster additions. Tari Eason was one of their most impactful players as a rookie in 2022-23. He missed the majority of his sophomore season. The Rockets are expecting him back in full force next year.

They'll also be welcoming Steven Adams. Finally, the Rockets will either add a lottery pick or a player they acquired for that pick. Either way, this roster should be better in multiple ways next season.

If nothing else, we know Alperen Sengun agrees.