Kings rookie Darius Acuff matches feats not seen since Wilt Chamberlain and Shaq

The Sacramento Kings are not winning a bunch of games so far in the 2026-27 NBA season, but rookie Darius Acuff Jr. is giving the franchise and its fans hope for a better future. Acuff, the seventh pick overall in the 2026 NBA Draft, is also not one to shy away from taking shots, and the numbers clearly back that up . “Darius Acuff’s 20+ shot attempts in his first seven games is the longest streak to open a career since Wilt Chamberlain.