"If only he was this consistent": NBA fans weigh in on Devin Booker's 40-pt blitz vs Clippers

Devin Booker erupted for a season-high 40 points on Thursday night, leading the Phoenix Suns to a remarkable comeback victory over the LA Clippers. The visiting Suns overcame a 21-point deficit to shock the Clippers at the Intuit Dome, winning 125-119, and fans were left in awe of his performance.

Booker’s 40 points came on an efficient 11-for-18 shooting, which included 5-for-9 from beyond the arc and 13-for-15 from the free-throw line. He also contributed eight assists and five rebounds while boasting a game-high plus-20 rating in 37 minutes of play.

After trailing for most of the game, the Suns surged in the second half, outscoring the Clippers 73-49, including 25 points in the third quarter.

One fan remarked that if Devin Booker consistently played at this level, he would gain more respect in the league.

“If only he was this consistent he wouldn’t be overrated,” the fan said.

“Still the best SG in the league,” another fan said.

“The disrespect should stop 🛑 he is better than Mitchell,” another fan added.

Many other fans were equally impressed by his display.

“Booker is unbelievable! 40 points, 8 assists, and 61% shooting? Insane,” one said.

“Absolute clinic,” another said.

“Book is insane rn 🔥 he's been playing like this all season.. suns got a real one fs,” another added.

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Devin Booker talks about his conditioning for 10th season in the NBA

The 2024-25 season marks Devin Booker’s 10th year in the NBA. During media day, Booker reflected on how he has learned from every teammate he has played with and integrated those lessons into his game and conditioning.

This season, the Suns have kept their big three intact, featuring Devin Booker, Kevin Durant and Bradley Beal, which is their new core following the Booker-Chris Paul-Mikal Bridges-DeAndre Ayton era.

“I’m always a sponge. You’ll see guys all have their different kind of ways to stay healthy. KD is obviously somebody, you know, that I’ve watched closely ... he’s just a hooper. I think his love for the game is what keeps him going,” Booker said (per AZ Central).

“And I’ve had plenty of guys around. Chris (Paul) was somebody who was over-obsessive about his body, taking care of his body, you know, so I take bits and pieces from everybody I’m around, and just try to implement it, but, you know, I still do feel really good."

The Suns, led by their trio of Booker, Durant and Beal, have a new head coach in Mike Budenholzer and are looking to improve on their first-round exit from last season.