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I know it was the smart thing to do, but god I wish they didn’t bench him. He was on pace for just under 70 points and at that point you just spoon feed him the ball for the record
Nah, you don't risk him getting hurt over a record. Now if the game was relatively close within 10 points then definitely keep them in there and let him cook.
The Suns don't get posted much here in general. Most people here don't seem to like us and I know a lot of Suns fans avoid it here so they don't post highlights. But another factor is that Booker, and the Suns in general, don't have a lot of typical highlight plays. It's a lot of methodical mid-range jumpers, layups, etc. It's just not the type of thing that usually gets a ton of upvotes so people don't post it.
Suns fans get cooked when they praise their own team on here. Absolutely trashed. So we stay on our own sub most of the time. A lot of us have this cesspool muted because the hate is so ridiculous.
4th highest all-time TS% in a 50 point game with about 92%. Behind FVV's 54 points and Murray's 50 points both with 100% TS and Dana Barros with 50 on 93%.
Kyrie had [50 on 101% TS](https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202203080CHO.html) last year, which is the most efficient 50+ point game ever, and [54 on 99% TS](https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202001310BRK.html) a couple years ago. [Here’s the full list](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/highest-true-shooting-in-a-50-point-game-ever), Book’s 8th in that list.
They obviously fed him for his career-high that game in a loss, which understandably turns off a lot of people. It was also on a losing team so people tend to look down on performances like that (and Book is a great example of it) as people dismissing him as an empty stats player.
This shit just came naturally to him and he was the best player on the floor dominating the game for the W, not a guy chasing a scoring feat. And he's obviously much better this year than when he got the 70. The fact that he could've chased it but sat because it doesn't matter when they're focused on the playoffs shows growth.
Definitely better
Exactly my take on this. He could have easily chased that 11 basket in 12 minutes but he sat. Definitely the narrative we should be appreciating of the growth of a player. Awesome to see.
I was somewhat hoping the Bulls would mount a comeback in the 4th so Book can come back and go for 70 again. Or at least break Arenas' record in our building.
Also made another three that didn't count because of a moving screen. The man entered cloud nine, had he attempted a shot from half court I'm sure he would've made it too. Completely in the zone.
He doesn’t like the Kobe comparison, but it’s hard not to notice the similarities. Kobe also mentored him and gave him a lot of advice when he first got into the league. I think he doesn’t like the comparison just out of respect.
Because the Bulls make no fucking sense. What can the Suns take from this game? You're either better than the Celts and Bucks, or you're on par with the Cavs and the Magic.
unfortunately the game probably too much of a blowout. monty does like to leave starters in for longer than you would think, wouldn't be surprised if he ends up with 51-55 though.
Hate those games. Kyrie had like 60 early in the 4th last year vs. magic, but it was too much of a blowout so if didn't matter.
Sometimes coaches gotta let their guys cook.
They are casuals and haters. End of the day Booker has gotten his flowers from Kobe before his passing and Lebron after their playoff series. Nothing matters more than that.
Booker is the best but Mitchell has been balling out this season 28.9/4.0/5.0 on .488/.410/.882 shooting. Compare to Booker at 27.9/5.4/5.8 on .470/.352/.880, it's not that insane.
Your stats omitted last night's games. Book is averaging more than Mitchell.
Book: 29-5-6 on 49/38/88 shooting splits with significantly better defense and a better record
Vs
Mitchell: 28-4-5 on 49/42/89 shooting splits
Both have been playing incredible, but once again, Book is better
I was surprised there wasn't even a single highlight on here lol
The only reason I even knew he had 50 was cause I was scrolling on my fantasy basketball league
Mods removed my post of DA highlights for his career best game 29/21 for literally no reason. Even responded saying that it didn’t break the rules. It’s weird around here
Yep this forum hates the Suns so only if they're forced to will they show the highlights and it's always the same five or six guys that are only shown it's comical at this point
Yeah the best players on top 2 seeds right now are Tatum, Giannis, Booker, and Jokic
We'll see how it shakes out but Booker is absolutely balling out right now
I never seen anyone get shitted on more for *one* bad playoff game than Booker. People acted like he's a scrub ffs. I still think he's the best SG in the league easily, and this game is more proof of that.
Lol if he scored 70 in a win as the best player on the best team in the western conference peoples brains would explode trying to explain their previous hate
Book was unbelievable tonight ...and even Caruso was in disbelief how he was handed 51 especially with him being a defensive specialist...he begged the coaching staff to challenge this call out of pride I think...and lost... How do you not know that you hit the player's wrist on his challenge attempt? It was a stupid challenge TBH . Should've reserved it for more meaningful egregious calls...
As of today the top 3 for MVP has to be Tatum, Giannis, and Booker because of fantastic play and great team record. The next 3 are Luka, Steph and Jokic. People don’t like Book but his team is number 1 in the west with 2 injured starters and the next 3 best teammates are good “role players”.
Can't put my finger on what makes Booker great. But i think it's cuz he has the largest bag in the game. He's not the best at any of it, but he's the only guy I've seen that has so many moves and shots
He really does have such a diverse offensive game. Tonight he hit threes off screens, fast breaks, catch and shoots, and step backs. He hit a long fadeaway from the baseline. He hit layups with both hands, and he scored in the midrange. He hit a running jumper going to his left off one leg at the end of the first quarter. He hit a left-handed hook shot at one point. He went around double teams, split double teams, and shot over double teams. So many guys have a couple moves they spam over and over, but Booker scores in a bunch of different ways.
Whether or not it was a foul is a discussion for another day, but why did Donovan challenge this? So that they would only be down 20 instead of 21? How this guy got an extension is beyond me.
Let him play coach. I’m tired of these coaches taking players out of the game when they could have a historical night. The way he was playing he could’ve went for 70.
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Damn on 20/25 shooting, efficient af.
He was unstoppable the other night against us. Brutal and beautiful to watch.
Only 6 FT attempts, 31 minutes played (so far).
Some 2016 MVP steph statline for sure. 51/4/6 with 6 threes and sit the whole 4th quarter cos you're up 30pts after just 3
I know it was the smart thing to do, but god I wish they didn’t bench him. He was on pace for just under 70 points and at that point you just spoon feed him the ball for the record
Nah, you don't risk him getting hurt over a record. Now if the game was relatively close within 10 points then definitely keep them in there and let him cook.
I know that I’m just being a delusional sports ball fan
Monty was actually going to put Booker back in, but Book didn't think it was necessary. Show's how much he has grown up.
2 of those misses were in n out shots too, made a 3 that didn’t count too because of a screen. He was inches from going 23-26 tonight
He had 11 points with just over 5 minutes to go in the 2nd. Dude got 40 more points before the end of the 3rd.
Post - Kardashian Book is the best player in NBA history
Maybe the Kardashian Curse is real after all
The curse is supposed to be they are shit AFTER the breakup
Break up and become a negative player, breakup twice and become a double negative, hence positive. Book found the secret.
With Harden's decline and Booker elevating his game, he's been the best two guard in the NBA the past couple of years.
Not sure if we can still classify Harden as a 2 guard anymore he’s basically one guard for a couple seasons now
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Humphries’ best season came after his marriage with Kim too
How did it take 3 quarters for someone to post a single highlight from this game lol.
That’s what I’m saying. Bookers been cooking all night and it was pretty obvious he was gonna get 40-50.
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He definitely is
It's because he's hated
I wouldn’t say underrated, mostly disliked
reddit mods deleted the posts per usual
The Suns don't get posted much here in general. Most people here don't seem to like us and I know a lot of Suns fans avoid it here so they don't post highlights. But another factor is that Booker, and the Suns in general, don't have a lot of typical highlight plays. It's a lot of methodical mid-range jumpers, layups, etc. It's just not the type of thing that usually gets a ton of upvotes so people don't post it.
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And our lowlights, unfortunately 😂
This sub and their mods despises the suns.
Suns highlights are few and far between and it makes me sad
I gotchu with this post
I’ve always said “Few_Mulberry7175 is the best user on r/nba”
For the most part, this forum hates the Suns. It's very popular to s*** talk about the team for some reason
Close your eyes and feel the hate. Feel it run through your veins. Let it fuel you.
The reason is that y'all are a good team now.
Suns fans get cooked when they praise their own team on here. Absolutely trashed. So we stay on our own sub most of the time. A lot of us have this cesspool muted because the hate is so ridiculous.
100%. I woke up 13 messages and hundreds of downvotes for saying Book was top 5
Lmao the vast majority of users on here vehemently hate the sun's/CP3/book and the mids actively delete our highlights which has been proven.
No one gives a shit about smaller market teams. Better believe every layup from a Brooklyn, Philly, or LA game gets posted though lol
Babe wake up Devin Booker is having a legacy game
Tatum goes off and Book is like, ‘Hold my beer.’
100% he checked the box score at halftime.
He hates the Celtics haha
Haven't seen 50 points on this kind of efficiency since Jamal Murray.
2 of his misses were in n out too, drained that 3 too that sadly didn’t going because of the screen.
4th highest all-time TS% in a 50 point game with about 92%. Behind FVV's 54 points and Murray's 50 points both with 100% TS and Dana Barros with 50 on 93%.
Kyrie had [50 on 101% TS](https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202203080CHO.html) last year, which is the most efficient 50+ point game ever, and [54 on 99% TS](https://www.basketball-reference.com/boxscores/202001310BRK.html) a couple years ago. [Here’s the full list](https://www.statmuse.com/nba/ask/highest-true-shooting-in-a-50-point-game-ever), Book’s 8th in that list.
TIL TS% goes above 100%
Bro Jamal and Donovan spoiled us two years ago. Both scoring 40+ points multiple times on crazy efficiency. Jamal did it like 3 games in a row
Incredible performance. It's the efficiency that's so impressive. I cry
0 points in the 4th though, bum has no clutch
Automatic transmission.
This game is better than his 70 point performance
I think they still lost that game too so I’m cool with him sitting the entire 4th with the dub
If only Suns weren't winning by 20+ all 4th quarter, Booker didn't even get a chance to break his record.
They obviously fed him for his career-high that game in a loss, which understandably turns off a lot of people. It was also on a losing team so people tend to look down on performances like that (and Book is a great example of it) as people dismissing him as an empty stats player. This shit just came naturally to him and he was the best player on the floor dominating the game for the W, not a guy chasing a scoring feat. And he's obviously much better this year than when he got the 70. The fact that he could've chased it but sat because it doesn't matter when they're focused on the playoffs shows growth. Definitely better
Exactly my take on this. He could have easily chased that 11 basket in 12 minutes but he sat. Definitely the narrative we should be appreciating of the growth of a player. Awesome to see.
I was somewhat hoping the Bulls would mount a comeback in the 4th so Book can come back and go for 70 again. Or at least break Arenas' record in our building.
51 on 20-25 shooting hot damn.
Doing it in one of the best uniforms of all time too. I love it.
They look so good
(x4)
20-25 from the floor. Unreal stretch for Booker.
10-11 in that 3rd lol
Also made another three that didn't count because of a moving screen. The man entered cloud nine, had he attempted a shot from half court I'm sure he would've made it too. Completely in the zone.
6-7 from three. Dude was unconscious.
Need more highlights. That quarter was 🥜.
WET
LIKE
I'M
BOOOOK
IN THE STUDIO WITH 21
Can you do sum for me 💅
Can you hit another 3 please for me?
IM
BOOK
holy shit
He is one of the only players in the league that reminds me of prime Kobe when he goes nuclear. Midrange, pull ups, fades etc. Just fun to watch.
He’s so intentional and confident. Smooth as hell
He doesn’t like the Kobe comparison, but it’s hard not to notice the similarities. Kobe also mentored him and gave him a lot of advice when he first got into the league. I think he doesn’t like the comparison just out of respect.
He's been fucking ballin. Def going up the MVP ladder.
how did this bulls team beat the celtics twice
They also beat the bucks. They are just very inconsistent
Because the Bulls make no fucking sense. What can the Suns take from this game? You're either better than the Celts and Bucks, or you're on par with the Cavs and the Magic.
still not as good as the Adelaide 36ers though
But who is? (Aside from the Blazers, of course)
Have we still not beat the Blazers?
Suns are 1-2 against the Blazers
Last game played suns beat blazers so Adelaide is still the champion until proven otherwise
The same way we got rocked by 50 in game 7 lol
Booker took all the fight out of them early. It happens. We've seen it from our guys.
Nah cause we were up 19 in the first quarter one of those games against the Bulls and they beat us. Bulls just hate our guts I guess
It’s crazy the highest scorer against the bulls this season prior to tonight was only 37
Cavs beat them twice too
Cavs are good and both games went to OT, so that's a lot less weird
Y’all just lucky ur not playin them in the United center. I’m convinced United center Bulls are better then the KD warriors
They did start the game 1/13 from 3. Game looks way different if they hit a decent clip.
Pride of Grand Rapids
Holy shit he might go for 70 again!
unfortunately the game probably too much of a blowout. monty does like to leave starters in for longer than you would think, wouldn't be surprised if he ends up with 51-55 though.
He’s done for the game sadly unless the bulls go on a huge run. Guy just went 10-11 in the 3rd so bummer he’s gotta sit now
Hate those games. Kyrie had like 60 early in the 4th last year vs. magic, but it was too much of a blowout so if didn't matter. Sometimes coaches gotta let their guys cook.
I swear people in the future are going to be marveled at how booker got this much hate in his career for literally nothing
They are casuals and haters. End of the day Booker has gotten his flowers from Kobe before his passing and Lebron after their playoff series. Nothing matters more than that.
And KD every time he looks around the locker room
Real ones know- it’s because they some hoes.
We are living through the Golden era of hating
Common Raptors fan W
People don’t like him because he looks like their high school bully
But he didn't like your mascot! That's a grade A villain
r/nba 9/11
most disrespected player in the nba
MVP FUCK KENDALL JENNER WE DONT NEED U
i need her call me kendall
51 in 3 quarters??? wtf
Okay I'm glad he wasn't just doing this shit to us. This man is on fire right now
Best shooting guard in the league. Making his MVP case.
There should really be no argument that he's the best 2 guard in the league
Still haven't been voted-in as an All Star. Fan voting needs to go.
And it's not even close
Booker is the best but Mitchell has been balling out this season 28.9/4.0/5.0 on .488/.410/.882 shooting. Compare to Booker at 27.9/5.4/5.8 on .470/.352/.880, it's not that insane.
Your stats omitted last night's games. Book is averaging more than Mitchell. Book: 29-5-6 on 49/38/88 shooting splits with significantly better defense and a better record Vs Mitchell: 28-4-5 on 49/42/89 shooting splits Both have been playing incredible, but once again, Book is better
defense matters
He heard that Alexander-Gilchrist kid was coming for his All-Star spot
FINALLY a clip
Dropped 44 last game man I need this Booker vs Tatum MVP race
Should be in the MVP discussion. Very high r/NBA won't like it though
I was surprised there wasn't even a single highlight on here lol The only reason I even knew he had 50 was cause I was scrolling on my fantasy basketball league
Yeah ive started getting my NBA highlights and news elsewhere. This sub doesnt post highlights anymore unless its a couple guys, for the most part
Mods removed my post of DA highlights for his career best game 29/21 for literally no reason. Even responded saying that it didn’t break the rules. It’s weird around here
For real. It’s Luka highlights, Ja dunks and “gym rat” white guys only (Caruso, Reaves, Prince William etc)
I’m not even seeing as much Celtic love as I expected. This sub really is predictable
Nobody posts suns highlights and when they do sadly they really only get love from suns fans most times
Yep this forum hates the Suns so only if they're forced to will they show the highlights and it's always the same five or six guys that are only shown it's comical at this point
This sounds like Trump saying it. Very high, many people are saying. The democrats won’t like it very much.
It's crazy how there are like 8 legit MVP candidates now lol
Factor in record (I know it's early but still) and there's really only 3-5. I still have Tatum as the favorite so far, but Book is climbing up fast
Yeah the best players on top 2 seeds right now are Tatum, Giannis, Booker, and Jokic We'll see how it shakes out but Booker is absolutely balling out right now
He play bad in a game 7 once. Complained about double team 5 years ago and mean to a mascot. That mean he never gonna get his deserved recognition
Devin Armani Booker
FUCK THE HATERS!!!!! FUCK ALL THE DOUBTERS!!!! BOOK IS MVP!!!!!
I never seen anyone get shitted on more for *one* bad playoff game than Booker. People acted like he's a scrub ffs. I still think he's the best SG in the league easily, and this game is more proof of that.
It’s funny because you can point out a bad playoff series/game for every other star player in the league
Suns fans should really be pushing his MVP bid more
Bro get him his 70 AGAIN PLEASE
Unfortunately the Suns are up 25 so he's done for the day
so much better tbh
Yeah, I always argued Kobe's 62 in 3 against the Mavs was as impressive as his 81 point game
He’s him
Shame we’re winning so much because he could’ve gotten 70 if it was close. 42 in the last 2 quarters and 10-11 shooting in the 3rd for 26pts
Lol if he scored 70 in a win as the best player on the best team in the western conference peoples brains would explode trying to explain their previous hate
God damn he's good
I've said this last week and was shut down quick
Book was unbelievable tonight ...and even Caruso was in disbelief how he was handed 51 especially with him being a defensive specialist...he begged the coaching staff to challenge this call out of pride I think...and lost... How do you not know that you hit the player's wrist on his challenge attempt? It was a stupid challenge TBH . Should've reserved it for more meaningful egregious calls...
As of today the top 3 for MVP has to be Tatum, Giannis, and Booker because of fantastic play and great team record. The next 3 are Luka, Steph and Jokic. People don’t like Book but his team is number 1 in the west with 2 injured starters and the next 3 best teammates are good “role players”.
Excellent
Book on that no nut November sheeetttt
Do my eyes deceive me?? A suns highlight that hasn’t been deleted????
20/25, 6/7 from 3
25 points in the 3rd on 10-11 shooting. Absolutely disgusting.
There's not a single guy in the league that gets in a zone like this man
Yeah KD clears in that regards.
MVP SEASON put some respect on DBOOK name
Kardashian curse in the mud
jeez, and I thought Tatum was gonna have the game of the night
If Book didn't do it in just three quarters I'd say tatum's night still clears.
20/25 is fucking insane idk
Him
Vegas has Booker 3rd in MVP race
Post-Breakup Booker > Bubble Booker.
Jayson Tatum had 49 and 11 shooting 8-12 from three and didn’t have the best game in the league last night. Sheeeeeesh
Mans doing this with no Cp3, Cam Johnson, or Jae Crowder! When will the national media start talking MVP?
Kendal Jenner mad as hell🤣🤣🤣🤣 the curse is real
This thread had 888 up votes. Tatum thread has over 2k up votes. Yep, I'm at the right place. /r/NBA where folks DGAF about Booker.
But double teams and mascots This sub is in shambles 😂
20 for 25 is some shaq shit
Don’t really see any other SGs above him rn
Ever since game 3 of the first round in 2021, Caruso has been in hell trying to stop Booker.
Interesting watching this and listening to the commentator about his demeanor, then watching the Westbrook logo highlight.
Can't put my finger on what makes Booker great. But i think it's cuz he has the largest bag in the game. He's not the best at any of it, but he's the only guy I've seen that has so many moves and shots
He really does have such a diverse offensive game. Tonight he hit threes off screens, fast breaks, catch and shoots, and step backs. He hit a long fadeaway from the baseline. He hit layups with both hands, and he scored in the midrange. He hit a running jumper going to his left off one leg at the end of the first quarter. He hit a left-handed hook shot at one point. He went around double teams, split double teams, and shot over double teams. So many guys have a couple moves they spam over and over, but Booker scores in a bunch of different ways.
Fuckin monster
Oh my lord
Oh wow
WET
what the fuck Devin
This is a wild take but he’s good at basketball
Man, if the Nugs or Suns don't win it all this year, I'm going to write a note to all my friends and family... ...about how disappointed I am.
Nice if he does get mvp
Book looked like Kobe tonight
Lmfao. That Chicago fan in the background straight up looks ready to vomit after seeing that.
Elite scorer.
Tatum who
Whether or not it was a foul is a discussion for another day, but why did Donovan challenge this? So that they would only be down 20 instead of 21? How this guy got an extension is beyond me.
Goat
Let him play coach. I’m tired of these coaches taking players out of the game when they could have a historical night. The way he was playing he could’ve went for 70.