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Devin Booker brings back iconic sneakers to mark monumental milestone

Originally posted on Burn City Sports | By Dulce Antonsen | Last updated Mar 25, 2025 12:09 AM ET

PHOENIX- Today is a special date on Devin Booker’s calendar. Eight years ago, on March 24, 2017, he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 70 points in a game, achieving this against the Boston Celtics. This unforgettable milestone resurfaces as the Phoenix Suns prepare to face the Milwaukee Bucks. The historic performance remains just as eye-catching as if it happened yesterday, with Booker stunning the league at just 20 years young.

Aside from being a personal record, the game showcased Booker’s hungry scoring ability as a true shooting guard. Though he has always been an All-Star, this moment marked his name among the legends of NBA, as the previous record-holder Kobe Bryant. Before Booker, Bryant held the title of youngest player to score 70 points, accomplishing this record in 2006 during his iconic 81-point game.

Eight years ago today, Devin Booker scored 70 in a Nike Hyperdunk PE

His new Nike Book 1 commemorates the shoe with matching color scheme and ‘DB’ logo on the tongue https://t.co/LCcBu4UnVA pic.twitter.com/JhaeV1fvti

— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) March 25, 2025

With today being a celebrated milestone for the Suns, Booker continues to be a powerful reminder of his achievement. Tonight, he honors the moment by wearing his statement-making Nike Book 1 colorway sneakers—designed in tribute to the historic Hyperdunk PEs. More than just a number, Booker’s performance was a defining moment in NBA history.

This article first appeared on Burn City Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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