Full list, per @Stathead

Last night, Walker Kessler became the eighth player since 1996-97 (the start of the play-by-play era) to record 10 dunks in a game. The only player to record more dunks in a single game since the @NBA began tracking shot data is Shaquille O’Neal, who recorded 11 dunks three times.

Last night, Anthony Edwards scored 45 points. Edwards joined Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan as only players in @NBA history with 40+ points in multiple openers. Chamberlain did it four times from 1959 through 1962, and Jordan did it in 1986, 1989 and 1995.

Last night, Paul George scored 38 points, setting a franchise record for the most points scored by a player in his Celtics debut. The previous mark of 30 points was set by Kristaps Porziņģis on Oct. 25, 2023. Moreover, George’s 38 points are the second-most in Celtics history in a season opener. The only player to score more was Jaylen Brown, who had 46 points to open the 2021-22 season.

Full list: Hawks: Vince Carter 43y45d (March 11, 2020) Celtics: Robert Parish 40y237d (April 24, 1994) Nets: Clifford Robinson 40y147d (May 12, 2007) Hornets: Robert Parish 42y235d (April 21, 1996) Bulls: Robert Parish 43y254d (May 11, 1997) Cavaliers: Anderson Varejão 38y228d (May 14, 2021) Mavericks: Kevin Willis 44y224d (April 18, 2007) Nuggets: Kevin Willis 38y224d (April 18, 2001) Pistons: Rick Mahorn 39y208d (April 17, 1998) Warriors: Al Horford 39y313d (April 12, 2026) Rockets: Dikembe Mutombo 42y300d (April 21, 2009) Pacers: Sam Perkins 39y322d (May 2, 2001) Clippers: Grant Hill 40y210d (May 3, 2013) Lakers: Kareem Jabbar 42y58d (June 13, 1989) Grizzlies: Taj Gibson 40y292d (April 12, 2026) Heat: Udonis Haslem 42y363d (June 7, 2023) Bucks: Jason Terry 40y225d (April 28, 2018) Timberwolves: Andre Miller 39y328d (February 10, 2016) Pelicans: DeAndre Jordan 37y249d (March 27, 2026) Knicks: Herb Williams 41y129d (June 25, 1999) Thunder: Derek Fisher 39y295d (May 31, 2014) Magic: Danny Schayes 40y3d (May 13, 1999) Sixers: LeBron James 41y294d (October 20, 2026) Suns: Grant Hill 39y202d (April 24, 2012) Blazers: Alton Lister 39y207d (April 26, 1998) Kings: Bob Cousy 41y150d (January 6, 1970) Spurs: Kevin Willis 41y252d (May 15, 2004) Rapotrs: John Long 40y235d (April 20, 1997) Jazz: John Stockton 41y35d (April 30, 2003) Wizards: Michael Jordan 40y058d (April 16, 2003)

Last night, LeBron James (41 years, 294 days old) became the oldest player to take the court in Sixers franchise history, surpassing Rick Mahorn.

The defending @NBA Champions are 63-16 all-time in the season openers.

....details: Nuggets - 4 (Aaron Gordon, Jamal Murray, Nikola Jokić, Zeke Nnaji) Celtics - 2 (Jayson Tatum, Payton Pritchard) Warriors - 2 (Draymond Green, Stephen Curry) Timberwolves - 2 (Anthony Edwards, Jaden McDaniels) Thunder - 2 (Kenrich Williams, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander) Magic - 2 (Jonathan Isaac, Wendell Carter Jr.) Sixers - 2 (Joel Embiid, Tyrese Maxey) Spurs - 2 (Devin Vassell, Keldon Johnson) Hawks - 1 (Onyeka Okongwu) Bulls - 1 (Patrick Williams) Cavaliers - 1 (Jarrett Allen) Rockets - 1 (Jae'Sean Tate) Pacers - 1 (T.J. McConnell) Heat - 1 (Bam Adebayo) Pelicans - 1 (Zion Williamson) Suns - 1 (Devin Booker) Wizards - 1 (Anthony Gill) Nets - 0 Hornets - 0 Mavericks - 0 Pistons - 0 Clippers - 0 Lakers - 0 Grizzlies - 0 Bucks - 0 Knicks - 0 Blazers - 0 Kings - 0 Raptors - 0 Jazz - 0

Only 28 players are on opening-night rosters with the same team they played for during the 2020-21 season (including Damian Lillard). 13 teams have no players remaining from their 2020-21 rosters, while the Nuggets lead the league with four players still on the team.

The 2026-27 season starts today! I’m sure players will set plenty of new records, and we’ll often hear, “For the first time in @NBA history…” But what does that actually mean? Let’s put it into numbers. NBA history (80 seasons): 68,523 regular-season games, and 4,606 playoff games The shot-clock era: 65,719 games / 4,419 playoff games Since the NBA-ABA merger: 55,554 games / 3,723 playoff games The 3-point era: 52,848 games / 3,488 playoff games The Play-by-Play era: 35,546 games / 2,440 playoff games Additionally, there have been 37 Play-In games and three NBA Cup Finals. So, throughout league history, there have been 73,169 games played! In total, 5,105 players have appeared in at least one game and 362 head coaches have been at the helm for at least one game. Here is my super bold prediction for the season: ...for the first time in NBA history... a rookie will score 60 points in a single game (I think Darius Acuff Jr. will do it !!!). Your turn now! Share who will do something "for the first time in NBA history..." during the 2026-27 season. Comment below before the season starts! I want to thank you for your engagement (all the comments, shares, and likes)! ...please remember that you can follow me on X, Facebook, Instagram, and Threads, links below: facebook.com/NBAcrazystats/ instagram.com/nbacrazystats/ threads.net/@nbacrazystats x.com/NBAcrazystats

A record 71 players on opening-night rosters have won an @NBA championship. That’s one more than the previous high of 70 players in 2025-26 and three more than the 68 players in 2024-25. The number could still go up, as several NBA champions remain without a team, including Pat Connaughton, Kevin Love, Thanasis Antetokounmpo, Jeremy Sochan, and Bruce Brown.

Top 5: 18 - John Stockton and Karl Malone 16 - Tony Parker and Manu Ginobili 15 - Dwyane Wade and Udonis Haslem 15 - Tim Duncan and Tony Parker 15 - Stephen Curry and Draymond Green

Stephen Curry and Draymond Green are entering their 15th season as teammates. In @NBA history, only two duos have spent more seasons together.

Miles Bridges enters this season as the player with the most career games (501) without a playoff appearance among active players.

Players in their 20th season or later, per @Stathead

The 2026-27 season will mark the first time in @NBA history that four players are playing in their 20th or later season. Kevin Durant, Al Horford and Mike Conley are entering their 20th seasons, while LeBron James is set to play his 24th. The previous record was three players, set last season by Chris Paul, LeBron James and Kyle Lowry.

Top 10, per @bball_ref