Devin Booker becomes fourth-youngest to hit 3,000-point mark

Nov 6, 2017, 11:26 PM

Cardinals reporter, ArizonaSports.com editor

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker joined some good company when he became the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach 3,000 points Monday night.

With this basket, Devin Booker is the 4th youngest player in @NBAHistory with 3,000 career points! #SunsAt50 pic.twitter.com/eTNaJaBcwN

— NBA (@NBA) November 7, 2017

Only LeBron James (20 years, 62 days), Kevin Durant (20 years, 144 days) and Carmelo Anthony (20 years, 307 days) reached the 3,000-point mark faster than the 21-year-old (21 years, seven days).

After finishing his rookie season with 1,048 points, Booker increased his production in 2016-17, dropping 1,726. He’s currently at 238 points through 11 games this season.

Booker ended the night with 18 points, two rebounds and two steals as the Suns fell 98-92 to the Nets. Before Monday’s outing, the guard averaged 22 points this season.

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Brooklyn Nets guard D'Angelo Russell (1) gets off a shot as Phoenix Suns center Alex Len (21) defends during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns forward TJ Warren, right, shoots over Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) slaps hands with interim head coach Jay Triano, left, as Booker comes out of the game during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley, left, scores against Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (12) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns center Alex Len celebrates a score and being fouled by the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns forward TJ Warren (12) drives to the hoop against Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns center Alex Len, from left, guard Troy Daniels, forward Josh Jackson and guard Devin Booker sit on the bench in the closing moments of a loss to the Brooklyn Nets during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Mike James (55) grimaces after colliding with Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) as James goes up for a shot during the second half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson argues with officials during the second half of an NBA basketball game against the Phoenix Suns Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. The Nets defeated the Suns 98-92. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Phoenix Suns guard Mike James (55) gets fouled by Brooklyn Nets guard Joe Harris (12) as James goes up for a shot during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets guard Spencer Dinwiddie (8) shoots over Phoenix Suns guard Mike James (55) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets forward Quincy Acy (13) pulls the ball away from Phoenix Suns forward TJ Warren (12) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) collides with Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley, left, as Nets' DeMarre Carroll (9) looks on during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets guard Allen Crabbe (33) gets a shot off over Phoenix Suns forward Dragan Bender (35) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets forward Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (24) gets a shot off over Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) tries to get off a shot over Phoenix Suns center Alex Len, left, during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets guard Caris LeVert (22) loses control of the ball in front of Phoenix Suns forward Jared Dudley (3) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

Brooklyn Nets guard Sean Kilpatrick (6) loses the ball to Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) during the first half of an NBA basketball game Monday, Nov. 6, 2017, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)

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