Devin Booker overtakes Walter Davis, becomes Suns’ franchise leader in points – NBA.Com
The Suns’ four-time All-Star surpasses franchise legend and Hall of Famer Walter Davis during his 10th season in Phoenix.From NBA.com News ServicesDevin Booker nails a catch-and-shoot 3 to become Suns’ all-time scoring leader.For the better part of 10 seasons, Devin Booker has been getting bucket after bucket for the Suns, including a franchise-record 70 during his sophomore campaign.And now, having put up 15,667 points, he has overtaken Walter Davis for the franchise’s all-time lead.THE PHOENIX SUNS ALL-TIME LEADING SCORER: DEVIN BOOKER. pic.twitter.com/8tVwj6fRtz— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) February 4, 2025Booker finished Monday’s 121-119 overtime loss with 34 points (9-for-18 overall, 13-for-14 on free throws). That marked his third straight game with at least 30 points and his 10th such game since 2025 began.A four-time All-Star, Booker has averaged 24.4 points in his career, shooting 35.6% from deep and 46.3% overall, with a peak scoring season of 27.8 ppg in 2022-23.Booker is also No. 5 in Suns history in assists (3,287), No. 3 in field goals (5,471) and No. 2 in field goal attempts (11,803), No. 1 in 3-pointers made (1,360) and attempted (3,818) and No. 3 in free throws made (3,376) and No. 4 in free throw attempts (3,870).“The city loves Devin,” coach Mike Budenholzer said of Booker’s connection to the franchise and region.Information from The Associated Press was used in this report.With the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaching, Phoenix adds conditional 1st-round picks in the 2025, 2027 and 2029 drafts.Charlotte sends 7-foot center Nick Richards to Phoenix in exchange for Josh Okogie and 3 second-round picks. John Shumate spent decades coaching at the college and pro levels after a five-year NBA career.OKC, Houston, Cleveland, Boston and Memphis stay on top as teams gear up for Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.With the Feb. 6 trade deadline approaching, Phoenix adds conditional 1st-round picks in the 2025, 2027 and 2029 drafts.Charlotte sends 7-foot center Nick Richards to Phoenix in exchange for Josh Okogie and 3 second-round picks. John Shumate spent decades coaching at the college and pro levels after a five-year NBA career.OKC, Houston, Cleveland, Boston and Memphis stay on top as teams gear up for Thursday’s NBA trade deadline.LeBron has been named honorary chair, while WNBA’s Angel Reese will join the host committee for the 2025 Met GalaThe 76ers big man was in midseason form after missing 15 consecutive games due to a left foot sprain and left knee injury management.Stay in the know on tonight’s NBA action with the latest news, scores and highlights from around the league.Ime Udoka inserted Amen Thompson into the lineup and it’s become apparent the Rockets have another budding young star in the mix.See the Players, Rookies, Coaches and Defensive Players of the Month for games played in January.The versatile forward heads to Dallas after playing 31 games for Philadelphia this season.
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