Supported by 57 seasons of fast-paced, highlight-heavy play, the Phoenix Suns can boast the claim of rostering some of the greatest offensive minds to ever step foot on the NBA’s hardwood. Through a trademark stepback bucket, Devin Booker used December 3, 2024’s step to climb another rung on the franchise’s all-time scoring leaderboard. Working himself free to receive a sidelines out-of-bounds outlet, Booker prepares himself for a fittingly-named “storybook” moment, requiring a single point to eclipse the 15,000-point barrier. Attacking the milestone on the game’s first possession, Booker introduces first-year guard Stephon Castle to a tried-and-true 10-year staple, using the San Antonio Spurs guard’s momentum against him for a pull-up midrange score. The play accomplished plenty, moving Booker to No. 2 on the Suns’ points hierarchy — and just 666 points shy of No. 1 — as well as establishing the early-game goodwill needed to collect a victory. Ensured of a memorable night thereafter, Booker’s eruption encouraged 29 points, nine rebounds, five assists, two steals, one block, four 3-pointers, and a status as the ninth-fastest to ever reach 15,000 career points. · Dec 4, 2024