In a historic moment for the Phoenix Suns franchise, star shooting guard Devin Booker has become the team’s all-time leading scorer. Booker, now in his 10th NBA season, surpassed the longstanding record of 15,666 points held by Suns legend Walter Davis, cementing his place in the annals of Suns history.
A Decade of Dedication
The 28-year-old Booker, who was drafted 13th overall by the Suns in 2015, has spent his entire NBA career with Phoenix. Over the past decade, he has established himself as one of the league’s premier scorers and the face of the Suns franchise. Booker’s journey to this milestone is a testament to his consistency, skill, and unwavering commitment to the team that took a chance on him as a teenager.
It means everything. Just being drafted to a franchise that believed in me, taking a chance on me as an 18-year-old kid and going through a rebuild phase and just sticking with it. Keeping my head down. The love and support has always been there.
Devin Booker on breaking the Suns’ scoring record
The Record-Breaking Shot
Booker entered Monday night’s game against the Portland Trail Blazers needing just 11 points to surpass Davis’ mark. He wasted little time, scoring 10 points in the first quarter alone. Then, with 7:34 remaining in the third quarter, Booker drained a three-pointer to etch his name into the Suns’ record books.
The historic basket was met with a standing ovation from the Portland crowd, recognizing the significance of the moment. Booker’s teammates and coaches also celebrated the achievement during the next timeout, understanding the magnitude of what their star player had accomplished.
A Franchise Cornerstone
Booker’s ascent to the top of the Suns’ scoring list is a reflection of his immense talent and the trust the organization has placed in him. Through the highs and lows of the past decade, Booker has remained the constant, the driving force behind the team’s success.
- 6-time NBA All-Star (2020-2025)
- 3-time All-NBA First Team (2022, 2023, 2024)
- NBA Finals appearance (2021)
The city loves Devin. He’s our guy. He’s special. A really, really special night for Book.
Suns coach Mike Budenholzer on Booker’s connection to Phoenix
Chasing Greatness
With the Suns’ scoring record now in his possession, Booker’s focus shifts to the one accolade that has eluded him thus far: an NBA championship. The Suns have come close in recent years, including a Finals appearance in 2021, but have yet to capture that elusive title.
As Booker continues to cement his legacy in Phoenix, the question becomes not if, but when he will lead the Suns to the promised land. With his scoring prowess, leadership, and unrelenting drive, it seems only a matter of time before Booker adds a championship to his ever-growing list of accomplishments.
For now, however, Booker and the Suns can revel in this moment, a testament to the remarkable journey of a player who has given everything to the franchise that believed in him from the start. As the new all-time leading scorer in Phoenix Suns history, Devin Booker’s name will forever be synonymous with greatness in the Valley of the Sun.
