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He's taken his game to a whole new level as Point Book. Blowing his career high assist per game numbers out of the water. The Suns 7 game win streak started when he returned from injury.

28.2 PER

He's got a 129 ORTG for the season. Suns are 3-5 when he sits. They are 2-0 when Booker plays without KD or Beal.

https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bookede01.html

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[–] suns2012@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Gotta shout out his defense too. He's not a lockdown defender but he has improved so much. He can hold his own against any of the elite scorers in the league. As well-rounded of a hooper as can be

[–] costcobathroom@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (6 children)

probably the best 2nd option the NBA has ever seen. suns are just unfair on offense this year

[–] lakernation21@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Idk Kobe 2nd option during shaq era would like a word

[–] Awanderingleaf@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Magic/Kareem?

[–] Mountain_Post1724@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

He’s the best player on the Suns

[–] morcic@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

He was, for awhile when Durant was still working out his rust from sitting out most of last year. Playoffs Book was far more efficient and even in the season opener against Warriors, Booker looked much sharper, scoring and dishing at high rate while KD was kind of struggling that first game. However, after Book went down, KD took over and has been on a tear since. You can tell Book is still getting back into it, but when both are healthy, I don't think they're that far off.

[–] goodgooglyymoogly@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

When KD and Booker are both playing the Suns have played through KD at the end of games. Mavs game last year he got the last shot and hit the game winner. Jazz game this year he got the last shot and hit the dagger. Second Jazz 2OT game they played through him drawing an instant double everytime in late 4th and both OT’s, getting open 3 after open 3. That’s a first option

[–] n0th1ng10@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Not even better than Kyrie. U must forget what happened in the 2016 and 2017 finals.

[–] sasmast3r@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Hey, this guy again!

[–] TheReal-BilboBaggins@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Magic Kareem, Kobe Shaq, KD Curry, Wade Shaq, LeBron Wade…I’m sure there are a handful more better answers than KD Booker lol

[–] Gratitude15@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Not even on the pantheon list until he wins a title.

[–] Otherwise_Form1315@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (2 children)

He's definitely developed into a very complete player which I think would surprise people. definitely the engine of this team, like how Niles is the engine of Frasier.

[–] vegarob@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

He's developed that quick decision-making akin to Niles' quick wit

[–] Alcibiades_Rex@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Someone's been watching the New Frasier series

[–] JurgenFlippers@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

He's been good but has he been Killian Hayes good? Not sure.

[–] chickenripp@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

He was never the guy Monty wanted to marry his daughter. So clearly not. That honor was always shamet.

[–] KevinDurantLebronnin@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

The little things that don't show up in the box score.

[–] jgman22@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (3 children)

But has he done it on Herb Jones?

[–] ajteitel@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Booker scored 58 on the Pelicans last year and faked out Herby several times. One of the games I go back and watch

[–] 3TB3@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Like the other guys stated, he dropped 58 on the pels.

I went to that game live from outta state and witnessed his season high comeback from 23 points.

Purely insane to watch

[–] Redscareforcishetmen@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Yeah he fuckin killed the wolves and they were never even close to making him uncomfortable. No surprise he went on a tear. People wanna crown ANT the best 2 guard (Hali said it and others) but Book is that dude. He, steph and SGA are the best guards. Book is up there for me after Jokic/Giannis/Embiid.

[–] Otherwise-Fun-8242@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Book arguably is maybe a top 10 player.

[–] Jra805@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

Love the commitment.

[–] QBert999@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago (1 children)

Ugh. I can't stand this guy, but I have to give him credit, he's playing incredibly well.

[–] Fordraxel@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

kinda like how the Suns cant stand Luka. Gotta give him credit.

[–] KnowledgePrevious@alien.top 1 points 9 months ago

MVP caliber, he should be in the conversation