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

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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