Swati Bhatia
www.totalprosports.com
The NBA debut is a special moment for any young player, but some have made a truly unforgettable entrance by lighting up the scoreboard.
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Let's take a look at the top 5 players who scored the most points in their NBA debut .
Isiah Thomas
Isiah Thomas, the Hall of Famer and Detroit Pistons legend, dazzled fans with 31 points in his debut during the 1981 season.
Maurice Stokes
Maurice Stokes is also on the list with 32 points in his debut. Stokes entered the NBA in 1955 for Sacramento Kings. He poured in 32 points, 10 rebounds and eight assists.
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John Drew
John Drew scored an impressive 32 points for Atalanta Hawks in his debut in 1974. He also had 12 rebounds and three assists in the game.
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Frank Selvy
Frank Selvy, a shooting guard, made an impact in his debut for the Baltimore Bullets in 1954. His 35-point performance secured him a spot on this elite list.
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Wilt Chamberlain
Wilt Chamberlain, the dominant force of his era, set the bar high on October 24, 1959. In his first-ever NBA game, Chamberlain scored an astonishing 43 points.
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