Devin Booker has been in good form this season dishing out consistent performances in games. he had a great match against the New Orleans Pelicans where he equalled the record of the great NBA legend Wilt Chamberlain.
Wilt Chamberlain is one of the greatest players to have ever stepped foot in the NBA. He was a record-setter who set many records in his career, very few people have been able to match those records. However, Suns star Devin Booker recently achieved that feat.
Devin Booker joins Wilt Chamberlain’s historic record
Devin Booker recently equaled a great record by the NBA set by the NBA’s legendary center Wilt Chamberlain. The Sun’s big man faced the New Orleans Pelicans on Monday and delivered a spectacular performance that would be remembered by the fans for years to come. Booker dominated the Pelicans and scored 52 points in the game.
He equaled the record of scoring 50+ points against a single opponent in a season. Only Wilt Chamberlain had achieved this feat before and now Booker is alongside him in the history books. The Suns’ star has been explosive against the Pelicans this season and fans are left wondering if there is a some specific reason behind it. However, there has been nothing of that sort revealed yet.
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Royce O’Neale lauds Booker’s dominance
Devin Booker’s performance not only impressed the fans but also impressed his teammate Royce O’Neale. The Phoenix Suns’ forward applauded his fellow big man after his spectacular 52-point performance. He highlighted that when Booker gets in form everything seems easy and the team has their morale boosted.
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On being asked about what he felt when Booker started to pop off, Royce said, “It was special. When he gets in that mode, feels like everything going in. It was.” The Suns forward himself has been great for the Suns so far. His praise is a sign of the good bonds that Devin Booker has made in the Suns’ locker room.
What do you think of Devin Booker’s equalling Wilt Chamberlain’s record? What do you think of Royce O’Neal’s praise for Booker? We are eager to know your thoughts, so drop down in the comments and let us know.
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