Devin Booker

jcsunsfan · Post #1201 » by **jcsunsfan** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:06 pm

There have been 11 over 70 point games in NBA history.

100. Wilt. 48 minutes. Philly won 169-147.
81. Kobe. 42 minutes. 122-104 (win).
78. Wilt. 63 minutes. 147-151 (loss).
73. Wilt. 48 minutes. 135-117 (win).
73. Wilt. 48 minutes. 127-111 (win).
73. David Thompson. 43 minutes. 137-139 (loss).
72. Wilt. 48 minutes. 115-127 (loss).
71. Elgin Baylor. 45 minutes. 123-108 (win).
71. David Robinson. 44 minutes. 112-97 (win).
70. Wilt. 48 minutes. 148-163 (loss)
70. Devin Booker. 45 minutes. 120-130 (loss)

6 of 11 in wins
5 of 11 in losses
6 of 11 in 15 point or more wins (blowout wins)
0 of 11 in close wins
2 of 11 in close losses
3 of 11 in ten point or more losses
None in less than 42 minutes of playing time

Only one of those games was likely NOT a case of stat padding (Wilt's 78 point game). While the David Thompson game was close, I remember the game. It was the last game of the year and Thompson was chasing the season scoring lead.

For the detractors. Which is worse--stat padding when you are losing and trying to get back in the game and going with your best player? or stat padding by continuing to play your best player in a blowout win?

There is nothing in the world the Suns or anyone have to apologize for. From a scoring standpoint, this may be one of the greatest performances of all time given Booker's age, and age and inexperience of the other players on the floor. The only way to detract from it is to rip on the Celtics. They are the ones that could not or would not stop him from scoring.

Bogyo · Post #1202 » by **Bogyo** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 7:23 pm

I remember The Admirals game, I watched it. Last game of the season, locked in with Shaq for the scoring title, against the helpless Clippers (of the '90s...). That was so blatant, everyone was feeding him even before the tipoff.

It was a pretty OK game, and Clippers actually tried to defend here and there. I think Shaq also had a big game, but lost the scoring title.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/3/24/15057556/devin-booker-70-points-7-ridiculous-stats-results-suns

It's the first time a player has scored 50 against the #Celtics since Hakeem dropped 50 on 1/18/96. Booker was born on Oct. 30, 1996

jcsunsfan · Post #1203 » by **jcsunsfan** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:06 pm

In most of the 70+ point games, the opposing team was a really bad team. Only 4 of 11 were against teams with winning records.

sunsfever68 · Post #1204 » by **sunsfever68** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:10 pm

Notice who's hating on Booker's 70 point game

Unathletic fat fans who can barely hit the keys on their iphone they can barely afford and can't even run a mile on a treadmill

And lucky to have a job sports commentators who get paid to blab their mouths all day about stuff and give their opinion that no one much cares for

All the nba players are amazed. 70 is 70 is 70. it's insane. Booker is amazing. We need to sign this guy to a max asap and not let him go. He's a legit star 2 guard that we've never had.

Flying Colors · Post #1205 » by **Flying Colors** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 8:16 pm

sunsfever68 wrote:Notice who's hating on Booker's 70 point game

Unathletic fat fans who can barely hit the keys on their iphone they can barely afford and can't even run a mile on a treadmill

And lucky to have a job sports commentators who get paid to blab their mouths all day about stuff and give their opinion that no one much cares for

All the nba players are amazed. 70 is 70 is 70. it's insane. Booker is amazing. We need to sign this guy to a max asap and not let him go. He's a legit star 2 guard that we've never had.

Im sure there is already a piggy bank with max money in it set aside titled "booker's money" in Sarver's household

Bogyo · Post #1206 » by **Bogyo** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:31 pm

Flying Colors wrote:
sunsfever68 wrote:Notice who's hating on Booker's 70 point game

Unathletic fat fans who can barely hit the keys on their iphone they can barely afford and can't even run a mile on a treadmill

And lucky to have a job sports commentators who get paid to blab their mouths all day about stuff and give their opinion that no one much cares for

All the nba players are amazed. 70 is 70 is 70. it's insane. Booker is amazing. We need to sign this guy to a max asap and not let him go. He's a legit star 2 guard that we've never had.

Im sure there is already a piggy bank with max money in it set aside titled "booker's money" in Sarver's household

I might just pinch in with whatever amount he is getting from a jersey sale. 8-)

Damkac · Post #1207 » by **Damkac** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 9:34 pm

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cberry78 · Post #1208 » by **cberry78** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 10:27 pm

Bogyo wrote:I remember The Admirals game, I watched it. Last game of the season, locked in with Shaq for the scoring title, against the helpless Clippers (of the '90s...). That was so blatant, everyone was feeding him even before the tipoff. It was a pretty OK game, and Clippers actually tried to defend here and there. I think Shaq also had a big game, but lost the scoring title.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/3/24/15057556/devin-booker-70-points-7-ridiculous-stats-results-suns

It's the first time a player has scored 50 against the #Celtics since Hakeem dropped 50 on 1/18/96. Booker was born on Oct. 30, 1996

It is entirely possible that 1/18/96 was the night that Booker was conceived.

Sunsss · Post #1209 » by **Sunsss** » Sat Mar 25, 2017 11:42 pm

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Damkac · Post #1210 » by **Damkac** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 12:00 am

General Board poster wrote:Who cares, they lose the game!

NTB · Post #1211 » by **NTB** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 1:27 am

Watch on YouTube

Such a great video!

blacksun · Post #1212 » by **blacksun** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 2:30 am

How toxic is the GB right now? People have this idea on how to score 70+ (getting insanely hot from 3, should be a close game, within the flow of the offense). And Booker didnt do it like that and theyre salty about it. He didnt have to shoot three's because BOS was fouling him a lot. It wasnt a close game because we are tanking. And there have been NO 70+ point games scored within the flow of the offense, NONE. Just because it didnt fit their views, they hate on it. 70 is 70 and no one can deny that.

For us, like bwgood says, being a suns fan isn't all about winning the championship, its how to get there, enjoying every event for what it is. For my younger memories of the bad (Horry hip check and the Amare suspension, JJ eye injury, Artest putback) to the good (2010 Spurs series and Goran Dragic's 4th quarter explosion, the whole 2013-2014 season, the regular season domination of the SSOL Suns) to this. Devin Booker's 70 point game. Lets enjoy this guys. Brighter days are coming.

bigfoot · Post #1213 » by **bigfoot** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 3:55 am

Durant and Lebron were given the opportunity to take high volume of shots in their first few years in league. This is what makes a superstar. I really think over they next nine games we should let Booker loose and see what he can really do ... 30+ shots per game would be awesome. Next year he needs to be in the top three in scoring league wide.

In my mind this will cement him as the heir apparent NBA superstar and put Phoenix on the map for Nationally televised games. It will strengthen his standing with the refs and provide him with the superstar treatment for fouls. With superstar Booker, our high pick in the lottery, Chriss, maybe Bender, and two 2018 1st round picks, we will be able to attract some all-star quality free agents by 2018/2019.

Post #1214 » by **bwgood77** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 4:20 am

ESPN Stats and Information

Suns G Devin Booker on Friday became the third player in NBA history to make at least 20 field goals and 20 free throws in one game, per the Elias Sports Bureau. He joined Wilt Chamberlain and Michael Jordan.

http://www.espn.com/nba/team/_/name/phx/phoenix-suns

jcsunsfan · Post #1215 » by **jcsunsfan** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 4:40 am

The difference between Kobe, MJ, Hakeem, etc.

Defense.

Booker has to step up that part of his game.

Post #1216 » by **lilfishi22** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 5:10 am

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Those stats tho

Bogyo · Post #1217 » by **Bogyo** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 7:14 am

cberry78 wrote:
Bogyo wrote:I remember The Admirals game, I watched it. Last game of the season, locked in with Shaq for the scoring title, against the helpless Clippers (of the '90s...). That was so blatant, everyone was feeding him even before the tipoff. It was a pretty OK game, and Clippers actually tried to defend here and there. I think Shaq also had a big game, but lost the scoring title.

http://www.sbnation.com/nba/2017/3/24/15057556/devin-booker-70-points-7-ridiculous-stats-results-suns

It's the first time a player has scored 50 against the #Celtics since Hakeem dropped 50 on 1/18/96. Booker was born on Oct. 30, 1996

It is entirely possible that 1/18/96 was the night that Booker was conceived.

Guess who played for the '95/96 Rockets? :lol:

sunsbum · Post #1218 » by **sunsbum** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 8:38 am

If DB can get the superstar whistles like hes starting to, he will be avg 25+ a game next year. idgaf if every last one of you disagrees with me. I would take Booker over Giannis if I was starting a team. Even if Giannis ends up being the better player over his career, the gap will not be wide enough to regret my decision I can guarantee that!

Zelaznyrules · Post #1219 » by **Zelaznyrules** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 9:15 am

sunsbum wrote:If DB can get the superstar whistles like hes starting to, he will be avg 25+ a game next year. idgaf if every last one of you disagrees with me. I would take Booker over Giannis if I was starting a team. Even if Giannis ends up being the better player over his career, the gap will not be wide enough to regret my decision I can guarantee that!

I'm already on record here for having waltzed Booker into the HOF so I'm not going to hammer you for your opinion. Giannis is clearly the better player right now though (by quite a margin) and while he is older, he's still only 22 and doesn't appear to be anywhere close to his ceiling. And it's clear that Devin will never check as many boxes as the Freak does, he'll always be primarily an offensive weapon. But if you're like me and really expect DBook to become a high volume, high efficiency scorer, capable of going off against any defender, choosing him over the other future superstars makes sense.

I can't fault anyone for preferring Towns, Giannis or Jokic over him today but I see plenty of reasons to believe Devin will rise to and perhaps above them all. And from a Franchise standpoint, I suspect the Suns front office is equally thrilled that he's the face and the future of the Phoenix Suns. Booker, with his skills, his looks, his demeanor, is a marketing dream and about the only thing that could make it better for them would be to discover that he's actually 1/4 Chinese.

Post #1220 » by **bwgood77** » Sun Mar 26, 2017 2:18 pm

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When will Booker hit 8,000 career points?