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Acuff Jr., the rookie who is measuring up to Oscar Robertson and LeBron James

The Sacramento Kings player recorded 32 points and 10 assists against the Heat…

Published: Monday, 9 November 2026 at 12:35 PM
Acuff Jr., the rookie who is measuring up to Oscar Robertson and LeBron James
Key Things to Know
  • Darius Acuff Jr. joined Oscar Robertson and LeBron James in reaching historic NBA rookie and teenage statistical milestones.
  • The Sacramento Kings rookie recorded 32 points and 10 assists in a 114-108 loss to the Miami Heat.
  • Acuff and Robertson are the only rookies ever with 250 points and 70 assists through their first 10 games.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Sacramento Kings rookie Darius Acuff Jr. has matched historic milestones set by Oscar Robertson and LeBron James during his first 10 games in the NBA. Despite the Kings' 114-108 loss to the Miami Heat, Acuff recorded 32 points, 10 assists, and five rebounds in 39 minutes of action.

With 259 points and 74 assists across 10 games, Acuff joins Robertson as the only rookies in NBA history to post at least 250 points and 70 assists in their first 10 games. The 19-year-old also joined James as the only teenagers with multiple 30-point, 10-assist games.

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