Bucking from his natural shooting guard abilities, Devin Booker has fully embraced the point for the Phoenix Suns this season. Remarkably, he has elevated his playmaking, boasting a career-high average of over 7 assists per game; a significant jump from his career norm of around 4. Additionally, Booker has also managed to reduce his turnovers while simultaneously improving his scoring output.

The latest addition to Booker’s accolades came in a standout performance during the Phoenix Suns‘ ongoing game against the Indiana Pacers. On Kobe Bryant’s fourth death anniversary, Booker exploded for 29 points in the first quarter. Moreover, he secured a place alongside Kobe as the only player since the 1996-97 season with at least three career quarters of 28 points or more.

In addition to the feat, Booker shattered his franchise record with the scorching quarter and also matched Joel Embiid for the highest-scoring quarter this season. The Suns kicked off the game with a 40-31 lead as Booker made 71% of his shots, going 10 of 14 from the field. Adding to his accolades, Booker now boasts the most 20-point quarters this season; all achieved in the past eight days.

In the 2023-24 season, Booker has been a scoring force, averaging 27.2 points per game with shooting percentages of 49.4% from the field, 38.1% from beyond the arc, and an impressive 85% from the free-throw line. Moreover, he has maintained this level of performance even in the absence of Kevin Durant or Bradley Beal on the floor.

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Can Devin Booker be an All-Star?

The recent announcement of the All-Star starters sparked intrigue as Devin Booker found himself conspicuously absent. On the other hand, his All-Star counterpart, Kevin Durant, secured a spot. As the anticipation builds for the forthcoming revelation of reserves, the spotlight now shifts to the question of whether Booker will grace the court for the festivities.

Up to this point, prominent voices from NBC, Bleacher Report, and Inside the NBA have all endorsed Booker to secure a spot on the list. However, the caveat lies in the games he has missed thus far, casting some doubt on his candidacy. Furthermore, the emergence of strong contenders like Jamal Murray, De’Aaron Fox, and Anthony Edwards adds further complexity.

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Despite these factors, the consensus leans toward Booker making the cut. It is attributed to his dedication to keeping the Suns at the top, his well-rounded overall game, and his instrumental role in securing victories. As the speculation mounts, the majority of pundits anticipate Booker to claim his place on the All-Star reserves list.