The black mamba seemed to help influence bookers historic performance. Lebron james comparison headtohead comparison between the nba stars lebron james and devin booker that includes championships won, honors and awards obtained, regular season and playoffs stats and other data put side by side. On saturday, booker defeated thompson and broke the latters finalround record on his way to winning the 2018 nba. Josh richardson bests devin booker in sixers nba2k. He attended moss point high school in moss point, mississippi and played in the 2014 mcdonalds allamerican game, before spending one season playing college basketball for the university of kentucky. Booker made of his 20 shots in the game as the suns lose to. Devin booker enters the final 27 games of the regular season with 1,374 total points, averaging 26. This was his seventh career game with 40 points and at least five assists, which is a new franchise record. This was just the 11th 70point game in nba history, and the first since bryant scored 81 against the raptors in 2006. The nba named phoenixs devin booker to replace the injured damian lillard in the allstar game and 3point contest. Booker first put his name on the map during the 2016 bbva rising stars challenge during allstar weekend in toronto.
Devin booker is one of the nba s best scorers, but when will he start winning games for the phoenix suns. Booker finished the game with 40 points 20 shooting and six assists. Ive played with and against multiple allstars in this league, suns general manager james jones, who had a 14year nba career, said in a statement thursday, and devin booker. Suns devin booker passes kobe bryant as the youngest guard ever to score. You have to go back to the 201112 season for the phoenix suns most recent allstar, steve nash. Suns devin booker leads list of nba allstar snubs the.
Devin booker scores 70 points, sets suns franchise record. The moment offered a fitting metaphor for thompson, who finished with 25 points in the second round for second place behind phoenix guard devin. Devin booker ends phoenix suns nba allstar game drought. New, 27 comments the two suns shut out two clippers in. Devin booker pushed aside his own teammate to take home the nba 2k20 players championship, winning two games against fellow phoenix suns star deandre ayton in the finals saturday night. More small ball, more devin booker at point guard for. Devin booker 2020 nba allstar team lebron warmup and. Devin booker wins nba 2k20 players in allphoenix suns. Cup 2019 and the nba paris game 2020 as an accredited journalist. And just a couple of days since bryants untimely passing on sunday morning, booker fittingly broke one of his idols records. His reaction, which was captured while he was livestreaming, is perhaps the best recorded response to one of the most surreal nights in league history.
Nikola jokic records 31 pts, 21 rebs, 10 asts in win vs. Devin booker set a number of records in the suns game in boston on friday night. Devin booker scores franchise record 70 points phoenix suns. Instagram live with devin booker of the phoenix suns and espns maria taylor devin booker takes on rui hachimura in a quarterfinals matchup of the nba 2k players tournament. These are three franchise records he could potentially break. Devin booker makes nba history with second straight 50point game. Dec 05, 2017 devin booker put up 46 points on 32 total shots while his kentucky counterpart, tyler ulis, contributed 12 points and 12 assists, his first doubledouble of the season.
Durant has nearperfect night there were just five games scheduled for. British soccer reacts to basketball devin booker scores. Jan, 2017 no matter what matthews did, booker couldnt miss. Devin booker sets the nba record for the 3pt contest with 28 points. Thanks to some stifling fourthquarter defense, the sixers took down the suns, 7662, in a simulation on nba2k friday. Booker wore this pair of shorts during the mtn dew 3point contest on saturday, february 15, 2020 at united center in chicago, il. Phoenix suns point guard devin booker finished friday nights 120 loss to the boston celtics with 70 points for a new suns franchise record.
Devin booker information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player. Devin booker scored 15 points 617 fg, 03 3pt, 34 ft to go along with 10 assists. Mar 25, 2017 devin booker demolishes youthful scoring records. Phoenix suns guard devin booker was at his home in paradise valley, ariz. Given the selections of this years nba allstar game, it is fair and accurate to say the phoenix suns devin booker is the biggest snub in nba history. These are three franchiserecords he could potentially break.
Latest on phoenix suns shooting guard devin booker including news, stats, videos, highlights and more on espn. How the minnesota timberwolves could add devin booker. Devin booker has placed himself in nba record books before even turning 21. He currently writes for realgm covering the philadelphia 76ers and the nba. Booker became the thirdyoungest player in nba history at 19 years, 81 days old to record a 30point game, behind lebron james and kevin durant, as well as. Devin booker profile and basic stats devin booker information including teams, jersey numbers, championships won, awards, stats and everything about the nba player. Phoenix suns superstar devin booker set multiple franchise records in the loss to the memphis grizzlies 114121 on sunday 0501. Feb, 2020 chicago devin booker is finally headed to his first nba allstar game. Devin booker is just the sixth player in nba history to score 70plus in a game joining wilt chamberlain six times, kobe bryant, david thompson, elgin baylor and david robinson. Devin booker 39 and marcus smart 37 duel as suns defeat the celtics devin booker records a near 39point tripledouble as the suns beat the celtics in boston 123119. Devin booker career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba and ncaa. Booker reached the line in the final seconds, converting on a free throw to tie his careerhigh of 39 points.
Devin booker sets 3point contest round record with. Bookers total was also the most points scored in an nba game since kobe bryant. Booker primarily played the power forward position. Jan 29, 2020 its no secret that devin booker grew up idolizing kobe bryant. Five nba things i like and dont like, including devin booker. In four seasons since entering the nba, devin booker and the suns havent had a winning record beyond the 14th game of the season. Booker, of team lebron wore this shooting shirt in the 69th nba allstar game prior to and during team lebrons 157155 victory over team giannis on february 16, 2020 at united center in chicago, il. Melvin booker career stats, game logs, biographical info, awards, and achievements for the nba, ncaa, and international leagues. Nba single game leaders and records for points basketball. Trevor fitzgerald booker born november 25, 1987 is an american former professional basketball players who played 8 seasons in the nba. Devin booker to replace damian lillard at nba allstar game. Devin armani booker born october 30, 1996 is an american professional basketball player for the phoenix suns of the national basketball association nba.
Devin booker archives probasketballtalk nbc sports. Three phoenix suns franchiserecords devin booker can break this. The phoenix guard who felt he was snubbed by voters and coaches when he didnt make the original list for sunday. Three phoenix suns franchiserecords devin booker can.
Devin booker is arguably the third best player the phoenix suns has employed over the last 25 years behind just charles barkley and steve nash. Suns devin booker becomes youngest nba player ever to. Devin booker of phoenix suns becomes fourthyoungest nba. Devin booker became the youngest player to score 70 points in a game. The phoenix suns beat the milwaukee bucks 1401 behind a 36point performance from devin booker. Anthony davis sat out in the new orleans pelicans loss to the golden state warriors due to an ankle injury he suffered in the previous game. Signed the first of two 10day contracts with the golden state warriors. Booker leads the suns with three career 50point games prev. In devin booker s 2nd round, he hits 20 threepointers to set an alltime round record in the nba 3point contest. If you enjoyed this video dont forget to like and subscribe it really is appreciated. A 70point game, multiple gamewinning buzzerbeaters, and accolades across the board. Booker became just the sixth player in nba history to record 70 points and the first since kobe bryant scored 81 points on january 22, 2006.
Booker, 21, is behind lebron james, kevin durant and carmelo anthony on the. Baylor also held the previous record against the celtics with 64 points in minneapolis for the lakers on nov. He was drafted 23rd overall by the minnesota timberwolves in the 2010 nba draft, but was immediately traded to the washington wizards. Phoenix suns star devin booker was finally made an allstar this season, and not for nothing. Devin booker records doubledouble in loss devin booker. Jake, besides sponsoring 3point ace devin booker, is a journalist whose work has been featured on bleacher report, fox sports, sb nation and sports illustrated. Phoenix suns star devin booker is having a historic year for the franchise. Devin booker becomes the 4th youngest nba player to reach. The moment offered a fitting metaphor for thompson, who finished with 25 points in the second round for second place behind phoenix guard devin booker, who set an nba record. Devin booker bests ayton in allsuns nba 2k players tournament finals. Booker, of team lebron wore this jersey in the 69th nba allstar game during the 1st and 2nd quarter of team lebrons 157155 victory over team giannis on february 16, 2019 at united center in chicago, il.
The wizards rookie forward played with the clippers, while booker went with the mavericks. Even in a video game, the sixers dominance at home continues. When the phoenix suns community heard devin booker would not be representing his team in. Devin booker was often compared to klay thompson in the 2015 predraft process. Phoenix suns guard devin booker became the fourthyoungest player in nba history to reach 3,000 points on monday night. Get nba 201920 season stats, career statistics, game logs and injury updates on the phoenix suns shooting guard. Led by josh richardson and al horford, the sixers went on a 4 run in the final period to seal the victory. Devin booker breaks suns record for most 30point games in a row. Devin booker makes nba history with 59 points in loss vs. Devin booker 2020 nba allstar gameworn jersey charity. Devin booker is one of the nbas best scorers, but when. The numbers behind devin bookers historic night phoenix.
Devin booker breaks the phoenix suns franchise record for consecutive 30plus point games as he scores 40 vs. Five nba things i like and dont like, including devin. Jan 31, 2020 suns devin booker leads list of nba allstar snubs. Devin booker now holds the suns franchise record for most points in a quarter. Check out the best plays from nba 2k players tournament champion devin booker.
Nbas devin booker named special olympics ambassador, my. It is the most points score in an nba game since kobe bryant scored 81 against. Rui hachimura falls to devin booker in nba 2k players. There are 16 nba players including kevin durant, trae young, donovan mitchell, zach lavine and devin booker going headtohead in a tournament that will stretch out for eight days. Suns devin booker passes kobe bryant as the youngest guard ever. This article lists alltime records achieved in the nba regular season in major statistical categories recognized by the league, including those set by teams and individuals in a game, season, and career.
Phoenix suns guard devin booker broke a series of nba records on. Suns guard devin booker fittingly broke one of his idols records this. Devin booker profile as nba player, height, weight and age, birthplace, seasons played, career per game averages and awards received. Devin bookers 28 points is a new 3point contest record. Devin booker drops 46 while ulis records doubledouble. Devin booker has made phoenix suns history again, scoring 30 points in six straight games to break the record by charles barkley and charlie scott.
Phoenix suns guard devin booker shatters nba, team. On march 24th in 2018, devin booker went off for a careerhigh and franchise record 70 points against the celtics in a 120 loss at the td garden. Phoenix suns guard becomes first player in nba history to record at. Feb 20, 2020 while competing in his first allstar game, phoenix suns star devin booker found time over the weekend to list his arizona home for sale. Antonio daniels and sam mitchell dish on whether devin booker can lead phoenix to wins this season and examine the addition of ricky rubio. Suns devin booker replaces injured damian lillard in all.
Suns devin booker sets multiple franchise records vs the. Mar 24, 2017 the suns devin booker scored a franchiserecord and nba seasonhigh 70 points as the celtics defeated the suns 120. Jerami grant leads the way with 22 points and three steals as denver takes the road win against phoenix, 107102. Three phoenix suns franchiserecords devin booker can break.
Nba superstar devin booker was just named a special olympics global ambassador, and the phoenix suns guard credits his little sister, mya. Booker s total was also the most points scored in an nba game since kobe bryants 81point performance vs. Now that the minnesota timberwolves have found a package for dangelo russell, its likely devin booker is next. Booker dropped in 31 points 1223 fg, 59 3pt, 22 ft in addition to 10 assists and three rebounds across 41 minutes during sundays 1102 loss to the rockets booker received his second. Suns devin booker sets multiple franchise records vs the grizzlies. Phoenix suns accomplishments and records wikipedia. The 20plus scoring streak was the fifth longest in franchise history, but booker didnt stop in the suns record books there. Devin booker is the first player in nba history to average at least 27 points and 6 assists on 60% ts and miss the allstar game. Devin booker beats suns teammate deandre ayton to win nba. Phoenix suns guard devin booker broke a series of nba records on monday night but could not prevent his team from losing a fourth game in a row. Phoenix suns superstar devin booker set multiple franchise records in the. Feb 17, 2018 in devin booker s 2nd round, he hits 20 threepointers to set an alltime round record in the nba 3point contest. The suns devin booker scored a franchiserecord and nba seasonhigh 70 points as the celtics defeated the suns 120. Bookers 70 points is the most ever against the celtics, breaking elgin.
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