Darius Acuff Jr., the number 7 pick in the latest NBA Draft, was not among the top candidates to be Rookie of the Year. After 10 games, the Sacramento Kings rookie has completely changed the landscape. His numbers place him at the top of any "power ranking" of first-year players, being on the level of, or even surpassing, players like Cameron Boozer, Yaxel Landeborg, or Darryn Peterson.

One tremendous fact: only Shai Gilgeous-Alexander takes more shots than him. The Thunder player has taken 232 shots in 10 games; Acuff 230. And Tyrese Maxey is behind, with 210 in 11 games, the same as Victor Wembanyama, 206, also in 10.

This is nothing new; the latest from Darius Acuff Jr. is drawing level with two NBA legends, Oscar Robertson and LeBron James. He did it after his latest showcase with the Kings against the Miami Heat in the 108-114 loss. Acuff posted 32 points, 10 assists, and 5 rebounds in 39 minutes of play.

With that game, the Sacramento rookie joins Oscar Roberton (who did it in 1960-61) as the only rookies in history to record at least 250 points and 70 assists in their first 10 NBA games. Acuff has totaled 259 points and 74 assists.

In addition, with his performance against the Heat, the Kings player joins LeBronJames as the only teenagers in NBA history to have multiple games with at least 30 points and 10 assists. James did it on three occasions, and Acuff Jr. already has two: his 34+14 against the Pelicans and the 32+10 against Miami. It should be remembered that Acuff Jr. is only 19 years old and will turn 20 on November 16. By that day, the Kings will have played two more games (Orlando and Portland).