NBA Playoffs: 5 players with most points scored in their debut postseason campaign

#3 - Julius Erving, 1977 - 518 points

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Known for his scoring prowess, Julius Erving takes the number three spot on the list. Erving averaged 33 points and 20 rebounds in postseason debut campaign for the ABA's Virginia Squires in 1977 at a relatively young age of 21.

Erving went on to become one of the best players in the world, and is revered as an all-time great. He made a successful transition to the NBA from the ABA, and also won a championship with the Philadelphia 76ers in 1983.

#2 - Rick Barry, 1967 - 521 points

Known for winning a championship with the Golden State Warriors in 1975, small forward Rick Barry scored a staggering 521 points in his postseason debut with the San Francisco Warriors in 1967. He averaged 34 points and seven rebounds in the playoffs, etching his name in the NBA history books.

Barry had an illustrious career as he racked up 12 All-Star selections, 6 All-NBA selections and made the All-ABA team four times. He also made the NBA All-Rookie team, along with winning the ROTY trophy.

#1 - Devin Booker, 2021 - 542 points (and counting)*

Devin Booker has been in scintillating form in the 2021 NBA playoffs, and has shown time and again why he is compared to LA Lakers legend Kobe Bryant. A three-level scorer, Booker has taken teams apart with surgical precision in mid-range in the postseason.

If the Phoenix Suns do end up winning the NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, there is a good probability Booker will win the Finals MVP in just his first playoff campaign. He has averaged 27 points, six rebounds and 4 assists on 44% shooting from the field, and will have to work his magic for at least two more games to lead his side to their first ever championship win.

*Note - This number is relevant till Game 4 of the 2021 NBA finals. The article will be updated once the series is over.

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