The Australian guard earned 16 minutes in Cleveland's season opener at Madison Square Garden on October 22, 2025, making the most of his opportunity on basketball's biggest stage. Selected 49th overall out of Duke, Proctor announced his presence with a one-handed cross-court pass to Larry Nance Jr. for a corner three that showcased the vision and composure beyond his years. His first NBA bucket came on a confident catch-and-shoot triple before he used a screen to create space for a smooth elbow jumper. The Sydney native finished with 5 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, displaying the sharpshooting that led Duke in three-point makes and the two-way instincts that helped Australia capture gold at the 2022 FIBA Asia Cup. Son of former Sydney Kings pro Rod Proctor, the Duke product's controlled debut offered a glimpse of why Cleveland believes they found a rotation gem in the second round. · Oct 22, 2025