Devin Booker joins Michael Jordan in the exclusive 2-man club

By Naveen Apr 26, 2023

Devin Booker joins Michael Jordan in an exclusive 2-man club after beating Russell Westbrook, Clippers.

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Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns are dancing to the second round of the 2023 NBA Playoffs.

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Russell Westbrook and the bang-up Los Angeles Clippers took care of business with a gentleman's sweep in the first round.

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With Paul George missing the entire series and Kawhi Leonard sitting out multiple games.

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the Clippers were able to take advantage of a team that shot at least 60% from the field and 80% from the line in the playoff series.

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Another Michael Jordan, Booker and the Suns lost their best perimeter defenders in the first round in 1992.

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“Devin Booker of the @Suns is only the second player in NBA history to average 35.0+ PPG.

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