Devin Booker Passes Steve Nash on All-Time Scoring List as Suns Snap Skid at MSG
Saturday night in New York had a little extra weight to it for the Phoenix Suns - and especially for Devin Booker.
Coming off two straight losses to start their road trip, the Suns needed a bounce-back. They got it, grinding out a 106-99 win over the Knicks at Madison Square Garden. But while the team got back in the win column, the night belonged to Booker, who etched his name even deeper into Suns history.
With 27 points on the night, Booker moved past Steve Nash on the NBA’s all-time scoring list, climbing to 96th overall with 17,413 career points. The milestone is more than just a number - it’s a statement about Booker’s place in the franchise’s legacy and his evolution as a scorer.
And here’s the kicker: Booker did it in 506 fewer games than Nash.
That gap speaks volumes. Nash, a two-time MVP and one of the greatest playmakers the league has ever seen, built his Phoenix legacy by orchestrating high-octane offenses and turning the pick-and-roll into an art form. Booker’s path has been different - forged through buckets, big moments, and a scoring consistency that’s defined his career since arriving in Phoenix as a teenager back in 2015.
From the start, Booker showed flashes of elite scoring ability. But over the years, he’s added layers to his game - improving as a facilitator, defending with more urgency, and stepping up as a leader.
Through coaching changes, roster overhauls, and different eras of Suns basketball, Booker has remained the constant. And now, he’s not just a cornerstone - he’s officially one of the most prolific scorers in the game.
Saturday’s performance came just two games after he tweaked his left ankle - a minor sprain that didn’t keep him off the floor but could’ve easily slowed him down. Instead, he looked sharp, adding four rebounds and four assists to his scoring line and helping Phoenix close out a tough road win.
The significance of the moment wasn’t lost on fans, either. Social media lit up with praise and reflection, as longtime supporters celebrated the milestone and debated where Booker now stands in the pantheon of Suns greats.
“Cementing your legacy in the Valley and the League!” @RinconCandC
“The GREATEST Phoenix Suns of All-Time.” @CGBBURNER
“Is Book the greatest Sun of all time?” @zachcecil7721
It’s a fair question. And while the answer may depend on your era - Barkley, Nash, Amar’e, KJ - Booker’s resume is growing fast.
He already owns the franchise’s single-game scoring record (70 points), has an NBA Finals appearance under his belt, and now sits ahead of Nash on the league’s all-time scoring list. That’s rare air.
For now, though, the Suns are locked in on the present. The win over New York keeps them in the thick of the Western Conference playoff race, with key rotation players still working their way back from injuries. Every win matters, and Booker’s leadership - both on the stat sheet and in the locker room - continues to be a driving force.
Phoenix now heads to Brooklyn for the fourth game of their road trip, looking to build momentum. Tip-off against the Nets is set for Monday at 5:30 p.m.