Why Devin Booker Is The Best Shooting Guard In The NBA

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Income all the hate comments about Dbook being trash and Ant Edwards is #1 😂 I love them both!

[@snupedummy]

Mitchell is still 1b or 1a for the sg position over ant

[@wesleymiller3830]

Cuz you already know ant is better. The title of the video is false

[@rockysalvatore435]

​@@wesleymiller3830nope

[@rockysalvatore435]

Can't man sucks. He's glazed by hood boys same way temtrius is

[@glovs4188]

​@@wesleymiller3830you only need to watch the game vs serbia and can clearly tell book is still way ahead of ant. Ant is a poor offball defender and a poor offball and catch and shoot player. Ant is also a terrible ball stopper.

[@DracoHim]

His game is so straight foward and smooth

[@HOOPMASTERY]

It really is. Special to watch Forsure

[@hurtwhatitdo]

with minimal flopping. just str8 buckets

[@dae_5O]

It’s textbook.

[@bigbangbasketball]

Nothing flashy. Just straight biz

[@hammerdon1962]

Book has added to his game every year. The last few years his defense has gotten much better . Kind of sad there was no mention of it. He'll never make an all defensive team. But he shows flashes.

[@Beast_mode-vj9sr]

So cool to see Book get his flowers this Olympics. As a book fan, been refreshing not hearing people not talk about videos about double teams and Luka from years ago lol

[@pinklemonade8283]

Tell me about it

[@TQRCCCH]

I love what the Olympics have done for our boy

[@themagicman225]

There will be Luka weirdos commenting on Booker videos for the rest of his career. Losers.

[@Jaden-y7e]

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[@Grind2Excellence]

@@themagicman225I hate Luka fans they are annoying

[@Bunzlol]

Watching Devin's game evolve from his rookie year to now has been incredible. DBook put in the work.

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Major work alert

[@16vth87]

Book is like poetry in motion

[@greyman662]

Bookers offense is what happens when you master scoring. He can score efficiently on all 3 levels and has great off ball movement to get an easy bucket. Not to mention his physicality greatly compliments his space creating. Fun player

[@UhohGundam]

He needs to hit the gym and get some muscle on him, he was chubby last season.

[@bigbangbasketball]

If Dbook was a lockdown defender, he would be top 5

[@greyman662]

@@bigbangbasketball I think he could be a lockdown defender. The only problem is that it would limit his stamina and offensive production

[@Daveyjdigital]

Anthony Edwards is a 5 lvl scorer

[@greyman662]

@@Daveyjdigital 5 level scoring is really just a fancy way of saying 3 level imo, but Ant is amazing as well

[@johnmeraz7348]

It took booker playing his role great In the Olympics so haters can finally acknowledge his game. Finally getting the respect he deserves

[@jalynjones9136]

Right lol long overdue

[@Lotuss2k]

Book finally getting the respect he deserves. Everyone used to hate him. Happy he’s gettin love 🔥

[@lettucetomatoonion]

His high release point is underrated. He's average height for his position but has the release point of a lanky 3

[@SuperGiantpenguins]

It’s his fadeaway you’re thinking about

[@austingreen1274]

@@SuperGiantpenguinsNo. He meant what he said.

[@SuperGiantpenguins]

@@austingreen1274 well he doesn't have a high vertical soooo no.. all of his shots, outside of 3s, are fadeaways. watch any book compilation with that in mind and you will notice his shot

[@jalynjones9136]

6’6 is great height for a pg/sg not average height

[@YettisBack]

booker been proved he was the best sg in the league after the 21 playoffs. honestly i love anthony edwards and what he brings to the game but we have to be honest here and db brings more proper basketball to team usa and whatever basketball program he is part of than ae. i am not trying to compare the 2 as equals or being that different apart i just see db play as a more complete player and proper than edwards. edwards is more athletic than db and booker is older so the decisions he makes rn ar usually better than ae but it is going to take many right plays and sacrifice for ae to reach db levels of trust and that is why he lowkey played the best on team usa. ridiculously underrated and definitely has aura

[@cloudzundersky]

What’s funny is for a month or so last year he was literally the best point guard in the west stat-wise. Dude is a chameleon and I didn’t fully realize it until this Olympics.

[@acegolde4746]

Bro players like this are insane a true student of the game

[@twuandixon8675]

Has been for years everyone just took that Luka series WAAAAAAAAY to seriously lol

[@aidan1708]

He just made himself so unlikeable bc of it

[@taskfootball10]

Well i mean.... u have to show up and dont score 2 points in the first half of a game 7

[@Lyrunfromda214]

Huh...how ? He literally called someone out was up 3-2 and got walked down in a humiliating fashion ....I like d book but that was a cold way to go out

[@maticmcweedman159]

Luka is better

[@wutangisforthechildren1598]

Book haters were alive well before luka existed in the nba, yall def took that shit to seriously ​@aidan1708

[@deejaay]

I had the pleasure of watching D Book play vs Hawks. Although Durant had 35 shooting 14/24. But, Book had 24 shooting 8/16, 3/8 from 3, 5/6 from the line. The way he scored was so smooth and when he got to his spots, it was automatic. He would do about 3-4 dribbles at most. IMO, my favor SG right now is Book and McCollum

[@ImOdyOguama]

Loved the analogies in the beginning and also, not the subtle jab at Ayton 😂 great work man

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Haha glad ya enjoyed it my guy 🤝🤝

[@erikgonzales4027]

His pull ups and his high point release are just beautiful man oh my goodness

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Yeah his fame is just pure 😌😌

[@kudakitoy]

10/10 video. Never was a huge fan of booker but I like him after watching the Olympics!

[@HOOPMASTERY]

I’m glad the Olympics brought attention to him! Thanks for your support as well

[@robertj8451]

Can you imagine D Book playing with a guy like LeBron or jokic ? He might lead the league in scoring .

[@Hxrb0]

i mean he will be playing with a guy like tyus jones next season 🫣🤣

[@noonenobody4282]

@@Hxrb0 put some respect on tyus jones bro is a baller

[@Hxrb0]

@@noonenobody4282 almost like that’s why i mentioned him

[@JamesDonlan-jv8bm]

KD isn’t too bad either 🙏

[@kjjr3270]

I mean it was pretty obvious that he has been the best Shooting Guard in the NBA for a few years now. Recency bias to Ant changed peoples opinions. Also what i noticed is that he always makes difficult shoots on really good efficiency. I think Booker gonna prove everyone that he is THAT GUY. Top 5 MVP this year trust.

[@HOOPMASTERY]

He definitely can be top 5 mvp for sure. Recency bias does change a lot of things nowadays. It sucks people are swayed so easily

[@akeembrown7661]

If it wasn’t for the recency bias of ant edwards, I would think this has been obvious

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Yeah same here lmaoo

[@akeembrown7661]

@@HOOPMASTERY I had to admit that a minute ago as a warriors fan I seen how he always cooked us and pissed off klay 😂

[@justinbevins203]

Bro, moves without the ball. Can definitely move the ball when doubled, or can draw an extra. Also when Hot, he is on FIRE.

[@builderdog3875]

Glad someone else is saying it

[@Booker4Three]

Oh my king booker. Where do i even start? Devin Booker's impact on the game transcends mere statistics, epitomizing the essence of basketball greatness. His breathtaking ability to score, highlighted by his unforgettable 70-point eruption against the Boston Celtics, underscores his unparalleled offensive prowess and resilience under pressure. Booker's dedication to refining his craft and delivering in crucial moments has solidified his reputation as not just a star player, but a transformative force in the league, drawing comparisons to some of basketball's all-time legends. Devin Booker's iso gameplay is among the greatest we've ever witnessed, as he combines a dazzling array of moves with an uncanny ability to create separation from defenders. His footwork, agility, and control allow him to navigate tight spaces and exploit mismatches effortlessly. On top of that, his shooting precision and accuracy are unparalleled Booker consistently converts from all areas of the floor, whether it's a contested mid-range jumper or a deep three-pointer. His remarkable ability to execute under pressure not only makes him a go-to scorer but also reinforces his status as one of the most elite and dynamic players in the game today.

[@ryanchadwick156]

Great video. Do a video about his passing too!

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Thank you so much! & the passing of his is something I have in mind for this upcoming season!

[@carterdoyle7]

great video man plus you’re funny you just earned yourself a new sub

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Yoooo, I definitely appreciate that it means a lot!! Glad you enjoyed

[@cloudzundersky]

He’s also like a sponge throughout his career, lot of CP3 style playmaking in his game and now he’s picking up a lot of KD’s style with scoring.

[@jamieldomasig]

Great breakdown! Love it man.

[@MicheleFulceri-bq3fl]

fantastic video it is true

[@HOOPMASTERY]

I really appreciate that 🖤

[@nbapbaupdate8338]

Devin Booker PROFESSIONAL SCORER 💯

[@adrianrice6396]

Great vid, hate it or love it. D.Book definitely top 2 he's been elite these past 3 seasons

[@MahmoudAhmed-di9zr]

I love the way he play the game

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Yeah, it’s low key beautiful. Especially when he gets hot. (Pause)

[@Delimma9695]

Quiet assassin 🔥🔥🔥 SG1

[@HOOPMASTERY]

🔥🔥🔥

[@SunsMIA]

W take 🔥

[@tomikajones5844]

Been a fan since his days @ Kentucky!!

[@HOOPMASTERY]

What’s your favorite thing about his game?

[@Trey-fd7lb]

This man can give it to the defense on all 3 levels!!, Money 3 ball, Smooth asf from the midrange and can take it to the rim at a high level. He's been the best 2 guard for the last 3 years imo 💯🤷

[@vism2812]

donovan mitchell is a better shooter and finisher, so why isnt he better than book?

[@azmadeclutch9666]

@@vism2812holy casual

[@vism2812]

@@azmadeclutch9666 he’s deadass a better shooter. 36.8% on 9 attempts a game vs books 36.4% on 6.1 attempts. despite mitchells shooting taking a dip midseason after he got injured. he shot 38.6% on 9.2 threes a game the year before.

[@adamalt-xq1le]

@@vism2812 possibly the defensive side ..

[@vism2812]

@@adamalt-xq1le last two years mitchell has shut that shit down. whatever had him phoning in the defensive effort in utah, hasnt been an issue in cleveland. spida staying in front of everyone, using his reach to get in passing lanes, using his strength to survive when he gotta switch on bigger guys. he went from cone to legit good defender as soon as he got to the cavs.

[@spiderking203]

Watching him in the Olympics made me a fan of his. He was so unselfish. He did much more than what he is used to. His defense was amazing plus he was smart with the ball. When he had a shot he took it but if Curry or anyone else was open he gave them the ball.

[@Manny-117]

That's my goat!

[@yeshuamontiel647]

The definition of playing basketball that’s bcs i love her game

[@Wyvergamer]

For me Dbook has the smoothest and beautiful jumper

[@spectershore4482]

Since day one in the NBA : D "Cooks" Booker just bring it ! 💯💥👌🏾

[@eniolaolujimi5769]

i had book 1 for the longest, I'd say ant took it mainstream wise where if you say he #1 its not wrong but now if you say book #1 ppl say your tripping but I'm with you on book being numero uno

[@zachphillips7997]

If you like soft crybabies Booker is your bitch.

[@chrishall2837]

1:01 long distance relationship😂

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Long distanceeee😂😂😂

[@Bobdaboss666]

fire

[@pg13pacernation30]

Booker didn’t get enough credit what he did for team USA He definitely accepted his role and was the X Factor played awesome defence as well and he played his role perfectly 👏🫡

[@raymondmanansala5647]

Booker played so well in Team USA 2024 Olympic basketball...his responsible for Steph to make those shots in tight situations to capture the Gold medal against Team France...

[@wutangisforthechildren1598]

It'd be scary hours if Book was an athletic freak. 😮

[@SiRFreshTheDrumAttic]

Calm but Critical

[@HighSeasonAI]

thanks

[@HighSeasonAI]

I said thanks for the first 15. im in the first 2 min and im dying !!l. Low key funny Af

[@TyYo5hi]

I think the Olympics put a lot of people on to what Booker brings. He was one of only a few during those games that always played solid and gave you exactly (or even more) than what was needed. He doesn't command the ball and chuck up shots. He will drive, score, and even play great perimeter D when needed. No player has it like Book. Especially at his age.

[@joecesh]

Book played great as a role player in the Olympics. That's why guys like ANT and Tatum needs to be benched because they can't fit a glue guy role

[@alexescutia4805]

Ant played his role. Microwave off the bench and it worked multiple games

[@edmichaelalobog8886]

Exactly. JT wanted to be that guy when u had Bron, KD, and Steph on your team. And end up doing too much everytime he touches the ball

[@mre695]

WE WANT RETRIBUTIONS FOR ALL THE DBOOK DISRESPECT FROM THE LAST DECADE

[@white.widow.ak47]

Olympics Dbook is too good

[@vhltu]

he will be a GOAT.

[@rob7-60]

its hilarious on how celtic fans are mad that booker was closing games in the olympics instead of tatum

[@4ktkaram395]

Trae Young most underrated player in the nba

[@HOOPMASTERY]

I love Trae young’s game. I just wish he was slightly more efficient. Superb passer

[@Dj252king]

⁠no team can win a championship with Trae young as a starter on their team. He is one of the most talented offensive players in the league but advanced defensive metrics have him ranked as the worst defender in the nba. Offenses can just hunt him in pick and roll in the playoffs and if they make the right read they will win every single time. He can’t switch and can basically only hedge. Whereas guys like Rudy Golbert who get a lot of hate or James harden are good defensive playmakers who can hold their ground for the most part and force outside shots from their opponents.

[@ParamoreFAV3]

Nurkic is such a great passer and doesn’t get enough credit.

[@carlfeliciano988]

He would be a great back up center can play a 15 quality minutes.

[@OliverWulff]

ngl its too hard to tell whos the best sg atm. we got players like book, ant, jaylen brown etc. all are great players

[@mr.bellefleur]

Devin Booker tough

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Veryyyy tough

[@JamesDonlan-jv8bm]

Kobyesque 🙏🙏🙏

[@JustTweakin]

Im tired of people saying ant better.

[@galactik8222]

here come the ANT glazers

[@TheGamerDevious]

I’ve been saying this! Book is better than Ant

[@0401412740]

There is no dispute on whether he can score irrespective of defensive coverage... Question is can you win with him as the first option? Can he make his teammates better?

[@YMIH]

Ant straight up outplayed him in a duel

[@amadoubalde9938]

Haven’t even watch the vid yet..but between d Mitch and ant it isn’t a very conclusive argument.You could go with either three honestly.

[@UhohGundam]

Ant hasn't done enough yet, and Mitch needs to make it out of the second round before they can be over book. I don't think book even the best sg right now.

[@jadris2202]

I think Nike will force D-Book to go to the Lakers

[@heywassup3672]

Sigma

[@NBAJAY_0007]

Is Booker at the level of prime Klay minus the ultra elite 3pnt shot of Klays but Booker has an already mid range game and underrated Defence? Or? How far off Luca's level is Booker at the moment?

[@notperfect101]

Compared to Klay: Booker's playmaking, passing and self-creation is much better. 3pt and defense a bit worse. Compared to Luka: Booker has great off-ball movement while Luka mostly just stands around waiting for the ball. Defense/hustle/mentality another plus for Book. Luka has more scoring options due to being much bigger and heavier, also elite playmaking. However I'd pick Book anyday for my team over Luka due to aforementioned reasons. I'd say Book can fit seamlessly in any team/system (see USA) while Luka only provides value when he's got the ball in his hands.

[@drewsky1967]

he legit has the " smoothest" shot in the league. it looks textbook with no effort

[@HOOPMASTERY]

It definitely does

[@bigbangbasketball]

Lets not forget this mans dropped 70 points (who cares if they lost)

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Factssssss

[@jacobgibbs3424]

Book > Ant argue with a wall.

[@HOOPMASTERY]

I can agree. At the moment. ANT is very special tho

[@FrxstedAlsoWorks]

Bro u love you no gay, because ngl I glaze him and he is underrated😂

[@blueboy1394]

Donovan Mitchell is the best sg in the nba.

[@jesusbhristthe2ndcoming204]

How is he over Jaylen brown and Anthony Edwards if Maybe his shots better but athletism defense like Luka dominates him and brown dominates Luka

[@JeffStevenson-e8p]

Best father-son duo? Luka and booker no question. But best shooting guard? Not even close.

[@MuckNoya]

Here come the Anthony Edwards fans

[@axlcanada6511]

Ant needs 7 steps to take an off balance 3 vs Belarus, with no travel call

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Yeah they are deep in here mad that I didn’t say ANT was the best lol

[@LordAbe679]

Excellent breakdown, I personally feel that Donovan Mitchell is the best two guard in the NBA, but I believe it is usually a toss up between Booker and Mitchell. If Booker becomes a 50-40-90 guy then I will crown him best 2-guard once more.

[@StrawberryDreamsicle]

not really a whole lot of competition in the SG position

[@user-dm4wk2rw5e]

There are way more to 3 levels of scoring-kills your argument over Ant. Ant is 5 level Devin is 4.

[@moaiz2734]

problem hes listed as a 1

[@elitemodz4554]

HOOPMASTERY: "Im not a Devin Booker super fan" also HOOPMASTERY: 12:47 of Booker super fandom

[@HOOPMASTERY]

I didn’t know every video I made meant I was a super fan of a player lmao. P.S Devin booker isn’t even in my top 20 fav players. I can just acknowledge when a player is very skilled at what he does

[@Ktel7883]

LazyAyton 😂

[@tylerriley2587]

Does Devin Booker have a championship ring on his finger no.

[@justinbevins203]

This bro is like a Kobe, just not the regard. Yet has shown the in game numbers, that bad man had. Figure it out anyone that covers the NBA.

[@VVVY777]

Kobe without the defense or rings? Or MVP? Or Playoff success? Kobe but chokes? Very un-Kobe like afterall.

[@Dj252king]

Devin Booker is better at the SG position but ANT is a much better defensive playmaker, much more versatile on both sides of the ball, gets to the rim more, and is a better leader. Rim pressure is the most important quality of an offensive player, and it’s one the reasons JB and JT are champions and Booker, Kyrie, KD, PG, and Jalen Brunson aren’t. People always give JT and JB hate but both of them get to the rim frequently which creates every coaches dream: ball movement. Booker might be a better mid range shooter than Ant and being a good mid range shooter is important when teams load up but reliable outside shooting, rim pressure, and passing are the most important qualities. So I think Booker is a better scorer than Ant however ant possesses a few key qualities that I think make him a better creator. Also one of the reasons I said Booker was a better SG is because of his off ball movement which all teams need.

[@RegicideSoV]

Kyrie and KD are champions

[@Dj252king]

@@RegicideSoV yea in 2018 and 2016 when they were a lot younger and put more pressure on the defense

[@stewartsa]

How do you quantify being a better leader? Book led his team to the finals (in which he posted b2b 40pt games), he also had a MJ level run in 2023… Ant is 22 years old and only just had his first successful season. By what metric is Ant a better leader?

[@stewartsa]

Maybe it’s assists? Book is much better there too as he’s been playing point guard all last season. Ant has more consistent lapses where he tries to score when the pass is the correct choice. Book is fantastic at finding the open man and creating open shots, which makes him more versatile offensively than Ant. It also begs the question… did you watch the video? Passing is covered off my guy.

[@AndyCruz-c6h]

Booker is the better playmaker, he played better defense than ant all Olympics long, and is a level above in efficiency compared to ant

[@b0rgz]

Did SGA cease to exist? Dude arguably was the MVP last season yet Booker is the best shooting guard?

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Lmao SGA is a point guard not a shooting guard

[@b0rgz]

@@HOOPMASTERY He is a point guard the way Booker is a point guard on the Suns. Lmao

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Okay bruh. You’re totally right! 😇

[@azmadeclutch9666]

@@b0rgzwrong, sga always been a pg, suns just experimented with him as the pg for 2/3 of a szn then he went back to sg for the rest of the

[@Daveyjdigital]

Anthony Edwards clears

[@azmadeclutch9666]

Casual

[@jalynjones9136]

If it took the Olympics for yall to see book is SG1 shame on yall fr ‼️

[@markvilla8703]

The best shooting guard not named Anthony Edwards. Also, there aren't too many great 2-guards these days.

[@HyugaVault]

Hot take: Desmond Bane passed him up last season. But imo Ant is better

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Desmond bane over dbook is criminal. I should put your account on timeout for that lmao

[@HyugaVault]

@@HOOPMASTERY 🤣🤣🤣 Book is better, but it's closer than you think I'm sure

[@patrick05Morgan]

Ant is just flashier and had a great playoff run but he isn’t as polished offensively as booker.

[@ParamoreFAV3]

0:58 right by Luka man; that is so sad at how bad of a perimeter defender he is.

[@chuchuchuchia]

I agree he is the best SG, but by far the weakest of all the positions right now

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Yeah SG doesn’t have much comp right now

[@luvomahlasela383]

A walking bucket 🪣

[@jackyoung375]

Booker and KD got swept by the best SG in the league

[@44xxggaaj]

What are you talking about ? They didn't play SGA !

[@Hi23425]

Bro they play the Twins there is Many reason why the suns got Sweep

[@keovlogz7025]

huh love your videos but no lmao book is not better then ANT he not better then kyrie either

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Hmm kyrie leans for me. Simple because the way positions are in basketball now. I think of kyrie as the 1 guard mainly but I do understand that right now he has to play the 2 by being with Luka… && I love Ants game more the dbooks, but I think recency bias has people putting ANT over Book. But hey everybody has their own opinion 🤝🤝🤝

[@domsee1053]

You may be right that he the best sg rn but he has this attitude that he will sometimes be lost in clutch moments where he should be doing his thing, no wonder even with kd he didnt won a ring yet. To cut it short, he so good during useless games but scared in big moments, like big games, i mean thats fine he still young.

[@Reddo2407]

Hold up, Devin Booker is a better shooting guard than Steph Curry? Are you serious

[@HOOPMASTERY]

Bruh Stephen curry is a point guard wth 😭😂😂😂😂

[@Reddo2407]

That is what you modern day guys are saying, even going so far as to compare him with magic Johnson but that can't stand up to serious scrutiny ​@@HOOPMASTERY

[@Reddo2407]

@HOOPMASTERY that is what you modern-day guys are saying, even going so far as to compare steph with magic Johnson, but that can not stand up to serious scrutiny

[@502964924]

@@Reddo2407different players.fit different role. how are you comparing?

[@rockysalvatore435]

Reminder that Kat scored 60 and can't man choked the entire game away and cost them. Yet Kat got 100% blame. Shows you how overrated can't is bc he has 0 standards by ppl.

[@kgtd2160]

Yeah because KAT literally shot them out of the game 😂😂 if you actually watched the game you would know that KAT was cooking in the flow of the game and when he wanted to be “aggressive” and demanded the ball, he chucked up bad shot after bad shot and didn’t play any defense smh. Imagine your coach being pissed off at you when you score 60… ant had a bad game offensively but he wasn’t forcing much, just missed shots.

[@ChrisJones-gq7cy]

He's not though. He got swept by the best shooting guard. And bookers not even the best player on his team

[@lapdance2122]

He is him because he is Luka's son

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

Booker has gotten further in the playoffs than Luka with less help BTW. 2021 Booker: 6 games into the finals with his best teammate averaging 19 for the playoffs Luka: 5 games into the finals with best teammate averaging 22 for the playoffs

[@VVVY777]

@@d3adyoutubeaccount Grats on the cherry-picked pointless factoid. Luka is 1st team All-NBA and MVP candidate. Booker needs CP3 or KD to even sniff the Playoffs. Booker is a chucker on a bad team, nothing more. He's not a winner.

[@DaTiddyKitty]

@@VVVY777dude you’re in every comment its not our fault your feelings got hurt

[@d3adyoutubeaccount]

@@VVVY777 How many playoffs did Luka make without Brunson or Kyrie?

[@stewartsa]

@@VVVY777CP3 was injured in the playoffs when the suns made the finals- Book carried through multiple series… did you form this braindead take in 2020 and not think about it since?