Despite the Phoenix Suns suffering a heartbreaking overtime loss to the Portland Trail Blazers, Phoenix fans, and fans in general, got to see the greatness of Devin Booker on full display.

Monday night saw Booker become the Suns’ all-time leading scorer with 15,668 points. The 28-year-old surpassed the great Walter Davis for the most points in Phoenix’s franchise history.

With 7:35 remaining in the third quarter, Booker drained the deep ball to make history. A timeout was called, and he was able to take a moment to celebrate with his family and hear the excitement come from the fans.

Not only did Booker accomplish this significant feat at the age of 28, but it took him 124 games less than Davis to secure it. Davis did it in 766 games, while Booker did it in 642. Greatness on full display.

Davis’ record stood for 37 years until Devin Armani Booker broke it in a thrilling OT game against former teammate Deandre Ayton. Booker put up 34 points, three rebounds, and four assists.

This season, Booker averages 26.1 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.1 steals in 37.1 minutes per game.

According to multiple reports, Devin Booker or his agent never broached the Phoenix Suns on a trade request to another team. This stems from the current situation the Suns are facing.

Many teams have reached out about the availability of Phoenix’s superstar but were turned away, stating he isn’t on the trade block. There were past rumors that Mat Ishbia was looking into a Booker trade to reset the Suns.

Despite those rumors, there have been consistent reports of Booker remaining loyal to this franchise, even though their future is very gloomy – due to limited draft capital and being a second-apron organization.

Through 41 games this season, Booker averages 25.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, and 1.2 steals in 37.0 minutes.

The Phoenix Suns have only won eight games in their 26 games, the “Big 3” has essentially crumbled for the time being, and now tension could be at an all-time high.

According to Richard Jefferson, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant don’t respect each other as they used to.

To take it further, both players have cut Bradley Beal out of the picture. Plus, Jefferson is implying this has become Durant’s team.

“At what time has K.D. been teaming up with his boys worked out the way he would like?” Jefferson asked. “Because before, he loved Devin Booker. There was a mutual respect. Now, they’re not getting along. Don’t really mess with Bradley Beal. Bradley Beal’s out. Now, they’re gonna bring in Jimmy Butler potentially because that’s what K.D. wants.”

It should be stated that it is unclear whether Jefferson has any insider knowledge or is taking a different perspective on this Phoenix team. Either way, there’s always a bit of truth in each observation.

Since Durant and Booker were paired together, Phoenix has yet to be able to escape the second round of the postseason. In 2023, they fell to the Denver Nuggets. In 2024, they were swept by the Minnesota Timberwolves.

Mat Ishbia’s team is currently 16-19 in the season and 12th in the West. They wouldn’t qualify for the Play-In Tournament if the season ended today.

Phoenix, who recently lost to the Charlotte Hornets (a team who snapped a ten-game losing streak), is 2-8 in their last ten games. Thursday night, they take on the Atlanta Hawks.

The Suns are currently interested in acquiring Jimmy Butler from the Miami Heat. However, it’s unknown whether Pat Riley wants to deal him for the current offers.