NBA First Basket Stats By Player 2021-22
Which player has scored the first basket the most times in the 2021-22 season?
Jaylen Brown and Nikola Jokic are tied with 17 first baskets each in the 2021-22 season, which was the most of any player.
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Which player had the first shot attempt the most often in the 2021-22 season?
Jaren Jackson Jr. and Nikola Jokic are tied with 21 first shot attempts each in the 2021-22 season, which was the most of any player.
The first basket is the first points scored in the game (the first made field goal or free throw when the score is 0-0).