10. Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard is one of the top superstars in the league, showing off his special talent right from his rookie season. Even though he just arrived in the NBA, Lillard has averaged 19 points, 3.1 rebounds and 6.5 assists per game, the fourth rookie to achieve these parameters in history. Lillard also won the Rookie of the year title that year.

The Portland Trail Blazers superstar made the whole league crazy right from his debut. Even though he had to face the powerful Los Angeles Lakers with Kobe Bryant, Dwight Howard or Paul Gasol in his debut match, that did not make Lillard flinch. He scored 23 points and 11 assists and helped the Blazers overcome their opponent 116-106 in the end. The above achievement helped him become the third person, after Isiah Thomas and Oscar Robertson, to have a debut scoring over 20 points and 10 assists.

Having an excellent performance against the LA Lakers right in their debut match is the dream of every NBA rookie.

9. Zion Williamson

Zion Williamson is creating a real fever in the NBA this season. His overwhelming strength and fiery style of play have turned him into a real monster under the New Orleans Pelicans’ backboard. Zion received media attention before even debuting in the NBA. Even though he missed half of the season due to injury, this “morning star” still knows how to make an impression every time he takes the field.

Because of a knee injury, it won’t be until early 2020 that Zion can officially make his NBA debut. Because he had just recovered from injury, his playing time in the first match against the San Antonio Spurs was quite limited. Even though he only played for 18 minutes, Zion still scored 22 points and had 7 rebounds in this match, of which all 4 of his 3-point shots were successful. Zion also became the first player to successfully make 4/4 3-point shots in his debut match.

Zion became the first player to have four consecutive successful 3-pointers in his debut.

8. David Robinson

The Admiral was one of the most formidable big men at his peak. He was considered the most outstanding talent of his generation and was selected by the San Antonio Spurs in the first pick at the 1987 NBA Draft. However, due to some military commitments, it was not until the 1989-1990 season. , Robinson just made his debut to the audience.

However, Robinson showed that his talent is worthy of the wait of Spurs fans. Right from his rookie season, Robinson had 24.3 points and 12 rebounds per game. In his debut against the Lakers, Robinson led his teammates to victory with a Double-double with 23 points and 17 rebounds, a dream parameter for every big man. Robinson’s performance was so impressive that Magic Johnson had to say after the match “he’s no longer at the rookie level”.

David Robinson is also one of four players to have ever achieved a Quadruple Double in his career.

7. Allen Iverson

There are very few players who create as much influence and charisma as Allen Iverson, who inspires an entire generation of young players. Iverson soon proved his outstanding talent as soon as he set foot in the NBA. Even in his rookie season, Iverson recorded 23.5 points, 7.5 assists and 2.1 steals per game. The fact that Iverson won the Rookie of the year title in 1997 is beyond dispute.

Iverson’s debut against the Milwaukee Bucks made the whole tournament feverish when the rookie of the Philadelphia 76ers with classy and skillful handling scored 30 points and 6 assists in the first match. Iverson became the idol of many people right from his debut, making everyone fascinated by his magical and daring moves, including a one-handed dunk that made the entire tournament admire. dress.

Iverson’s 30 points and one-handed dunk rocked the NBA.

6. Isiah Thomas

Isiah Thomas is one of the greatest defenders in NBA history. Right in his debut match against the Bucks, Thomas proved his talent by scoring 31 points and 11 assists, thereby bringing the final victory to the Detroit Pistons. He was an instant hero for the Pistons, bringing hope to a team that had managed just 37 wins over the previous two seasons.

Isiah Thomas turned the Detroit Pistons into a formidable force in the NBA at that time.

5. LeBron James

LeBron James’ debut day was anticipated by the whole world because at that time, he was the most famous high school player at that time and he had just signed a $90 million shoe contract with Nike. Deciding to skip college and go straight to the NBA was a big gamble, but James’ class in his rookie season erased all those worries.

Debuting against the Sacramento Kings, James surprised the whole tournament by scoring 25 points, 6 rebounds, 9 assists and 4 steals, helping the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat their opponents. “The King” didn’t even need a round to get used to the NBA. In the first 12 minutes, James scored 12 points, 3 assists, 2 rebounds and 2 steals, including 2 beautiful dunks.

LeBron James has made headlines since his first season.

4. Lamar Odom

Lamar Odom has had a turbulent and difficult career in the NBA. Even though he possessed great potential, his unhealthy lifestyle ruined his career. However, it cannot be denied that he is one of the best rookies. Odom won the Sixth man title and made the All Rookie team in his first season.

In his debut match against the Seattle Supersonics (the predecessor of the Oklahoma City Thunder), Odom helped the Los Angeles Clippers defeat their opponents with an impressive performance. Scoring 30 points, 12 rebounds, 3 assists, 2 steals and 2 blocks after 44 minutes of play, Odom surprised everyone when it was just his first game in the NBA.

Even though he didn’t have a very successful career, Odom really had the debut he wanted.

3. Oscar Robertson

Oscar Robertson is one of the most complete and classy defenders the NBA has ever produced. He scored 30.5 points, 10.1 rebounds and 9.2 assists in his rookie season. That impressive performance helped Robertson enter the All-Star team and win the MVP title in his first season.

Robertson’s debut was when the Cincinnati Royals (predecessor of the Sacramento Kings) faced the Lakers. Robertson made a strong impression when he scored a Triple-double with 21 points, 12 rebounds, and 10 assists in this match and brought victory to the Royals.

Making a Triple-double is difficult, but doing it in the first match is even more difficult.

2. Michael Carter-Williams

Only the 11th pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, Michael Carter-Williams did not receive as much attention as Anthony Bennett, Victor Oladipo or Otto Porter jr. However, it was he who was the most outstanding rookie that year. Williams recorded 16.7 points, 6.2 rebounds, 6.3 assists and 2 steals per game. That impressive performance helped Williams win the Rookie of the year title.

But unfortunately that was also the best season of his career to date. Continuous injuries have prevented Williams from rising and becoming a superstar as initially expected. But Williams’ impressive debut will certainly be an unforgettable memory for many people.

Williams almost scored a Quadruple Double on his debut.

In the match against the Miami Heat, Williams scored 22 points, 7 rebounds, 12 assists and 9 steals in this match, he was also the owner of 2 decisive free throws that brought the victory to the 76ers. To this day, he is still the closest to a Quadruple Double since David Robinson did it in 1994.

1. Wilt Chamberlain

Wilt Chamberlain is one of the greatest players in NBA history and a record holder with countless great achievements that almost no one will be able to catch. Right from his rookie season, Chamberlain surprised many people by averaging 37.6 points and 27 rebounds per game, an unbelievable achievement even for centers at the peak of their careers.

In his debut match against the New York Knicks, Chamberlain scored 43 points and 28 rebounds, this is the most impressive debut in league history and perhaps no player will be able to do like Chamberlain today. debut.

Perhaps no rookie can surpass Chamberlain’s record.