What happened: Dylan Harper registered a plus/minus rating across his first 15 career starts, the highest differential for any NBA player debuting in the past 20 seasons. Donte DiVincenzo holds the second-highest mark over that span at +160.
Why it matters: The milestone highlights Harper's immediate two-way efficiency and positive court impact since entering the starting lineup. In 2026-27 through 11 games, Harper has recorded 18.0 points, 5.4 rebounds, and 4.4 assists per game.
By the numbers: Harper: plus/minus in first 15 career starts (1st in last 20 seasons) DiVincenzo: plus/minus in first 15 career starts (2nd in last 20 seasons) Harper 2026-27 (through 11 games): 18.0 PPG, 5.4 RPG, 4.4 APG
What to watch: Harper looks to build on his early production as he continues his starting role during the 2026-27 regular season.