Darius Acuff Jr. records 56 assists in first eight games
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 5, 2026, 10:09 AM
Last updated Nov 5, 2026
Darius Acuff Jr. has achieved 56 assists in the first eight games of the season, the highest total by a teenager in the NBA's history. This milestone surpasses LeBron James' previous record of 53 assists set in the 2003-04 season. Acuff accomplished this against the Lakers during play on November 5, 2026. The young star continues to display impressive playmaking abilities early in his career, drawing attention across the league.
- •Acuff Jr. surpasses LeBron James' teenage assists record.
- •He achieved 56 assists through the first eight games of the season.
- •The record-setting game was played against the Lakers.
- •Acuff's performance has garnered widespread attention in the NBA.
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