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Sacramento Kings point guard Darius Acuff has showcased relentless offensive aggression through his first three NBA games. Following a 123-112 home defeat to the Memphis Grizzlies, the 19-year-old rookie has accumulated an eye-catching 73 field goal attempts.
That tally marks the highest by an NBA rookie over a three-game span to start a career in the last half-century. The guard surpassed Kevin Durant, who launched 64 shots across his first three appearances with the Seattle SuperSonics during his debut campaign.
The all-time league record remains with legendary center Wilt Chamberlain, who racked up a staggering 99 attempts in his first three games of the 1959-60 season. Second place belongs to John Drew, who hoisted 82 shots in 1974-75. Acuff's early volume places him third on the all-time list and gives him the top mark in the modern post-merger era.
Despite averaging 22.3 points per contest, the No. 7 overall pick in the 2026 draft has endured notable efficiency struggles. Through his first three outings, he is converting just 32.9% of his attempts from the field and a modest 14.8% from three-point territory.
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