PHOENIX – Entering Tuesday’s game vs. the Dallas Mavericks, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker was only 14 points away from moving to 95th all-time in the NBA scoring list. A player of Booker’s capability makes that point total easy to attain, which he smashed by the third quarter. Moving up one spot isn’t that special, but the person the five-time All-Star passed could be interperated as destiny.
Thank you for reading this post, don't forget to subscribe!Booker moved passed Mavericks head coach Jason Kidd, who got to watch it happen live on the sideline.
Feb 7, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives on Philadelphia 76ers guard Quentin Grimes (5) during the first half of an NBA game at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
Booker passes Kidd on scoring list against him:
Devin Booker 95th – 17,530
Jason Kidd 96th – 17,529
Nov 22, 2017; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Milwaukee Bucks head coach Jason Kidd (right) alongside Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker at Talking Stick Resort Arena. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Booker and Kidd both had the honor of being a part of the Suns organization in their career. The Hall of Famer spent five seasons in the Valley, making three All-Star appearances and averaging 14.4 points and 9.7 assists in 309 career games. The 29-year-old surpassed Kidd a long time ago in the franchise’s scoring list, but now moves into all-time conversations.
The 10-year veteran guard is in the running for the best player to wear a Suns jersey and could be jumping into an NBA Top 75 spot, as Kidd was a part of that initial list. Booker has another decade of playing career ahead of him and can make a serious dent into the top 80 scoring rankings this season.
Suns have unbelievable can’t miss in first half vs. the Mavericks, leading 65-48
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Reporter Tanner Tortorella covers general assignment for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @TannerTSports
