Devin Booker closing in on Suns history, how his tenure matches up with Walter Davis

Jan 16, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) looks on during the second quarter against the Washington Wizards at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images

After 10 years with the franchise, through high highs and low lows, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will officially cement his name into the history books as he closes in on passing Walter Davis for first on the Suns’ all-time scoring list.

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Booker (15,644) sits 23 points shy of passing Davis (15,666) as Phoenix takes on the Portland Trail Blazers Monday night. Booker has not only made himself an icon on the court, but in the Valley as well. The No. 1 jersey is a staple in Arizona.

As the four-time All-Star prepares to pass Davis, a six-time All-Star (all with the Suns), lets compare their careers and what it took for each of them to reach the pinnacle of Suns record books.

Suns tenure

• Davis was drafted 5th overall in 1977 and spent 11 seasons with the Suns before leaving Phoenix in free agency for the Denver Nuggets in 1988.
• Booker was drafted 13th overall in 2015 and has spent 10 seasons with the Suns.

Accolades with the Suns

• Davis was a 6-time NBA All-Star, 2-time All-NBA selection and won the 1977-78 NBA Rookie of the Year. He made the playoffs six times with Phoenix
• Booker is a 4-time NBA All-Star, 2-time All-NBA selection and was a 2015-16 All-Rookie selection. He’s made the playoffs four times with Phoenix.

Stat comparisons with the Suns (leader in bold)

Walter Davis

• 766 games
• 15,666 points (20.5 per game)
• 2,472 rebounds (3.2 per game)
• 3,340 assists (4.4 per game)
• 6,497 field goals made
• 12,497 field goals attempted
• 52.0% field goal percentage

Devin Booker

• 641 games
• 15,644 points (24.4 per game)
• 2,587 rebounds (4.0 per game)
• 3,283 assists (5.1 per game)
• 5,462 field goals made
• 11,785 field goals attempted
• 46.3% field goal percentage

You can watch Devin Booker pass Walter Davis on the Phoenix Suns’ all-time scoring list Monday night against the Portland Trail Blazers on Arizona’s Family at 8 p.m. MST.

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Reporter Connor Moreno covers the Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @cmorenosports, and on Bluesky, @cloading.bsky.social