The Phoenix Suns successfully defended their home tying the series at 2-2. It was once again an exciting night of basketball. Two goliath offenses went at each other right until the very end. Another sensational Devin Booker performance held the keys for a Suns victory. He seems to be in a zone where nothing can faze him. Book had another monster-scoring night, something most has come to expect. Nonetheless, there are always doubters, and surprisingly, this time it was Shaquille O’Neal.

The Big Diesel couldn’t foresee the Suns guard elevating his game to such an extent. Not only did Booker prove him wrong, but he also got Shaq to apologize giving fans a flashback.

Shaquille O’Neal issues apology to Devin Booker

Just why did Shaq apologize to Booker? What prediction did the shrewd basketball analyst make? Before the game began, Shaquille O’Neal saw no possibility of the three-time All-Star scoring with incredible efficiency as he has in these playoffs. It certainly did not hold true as Devin Booker shot an eye-popping 14-18 from the floor.

This left Shaq with no other choice. “Devin Booker, I am sorry, I owe you an apology. I got on TV and said you weren’t going 20 for 25 again. You mess around and go 14-18. So, sir, I apologize. Love the way you playing. And again, now we have a series,” said The Big Diesel.

Yes, Shaq was wrong, but his prediction wasn’t out of the ordinary. Book is just playing at a level the NBA realm has rarely seen before. He takes every step with confidence, exploiting his near-perfect mid-range game. He looks silky and at ease. Tonight, the Suns star scored 36 points shooting close to 78% from the field and 75% from three.

These numbers are far above excellent, they are rare and more importantly, special. D-Book always had the skills to back up his talent but in these playoffs, he is showing the basketball world why he was seen as the true successor to the late Kobe Bryant. So far in the postseason, the 26-year-old is effortlessly averaging 36.8 points, 7.4 assists, and 5.1 rebounds.

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Breaking down the Nuggets’ defense, scoring at will, and having an eye to make the right plays, do you think Booker is the best player in this postseason?

Fans laugh off Shaq moment as he gives refreshes their memory

This wasn’t the first time the four-time champion had admitted his faults. His iconic, ‘I wasn’t familiar with you game’ moment with Christian Wood is glued in the memories of the NBA fanbase and this moment was almost reminiscent, so the fans got to work.

Some couldn’t believe Shaquille O’Neal would doubt Devin Booker out of everyone he has gone for before. Fans wrote:

“He should do his research for the show a little bit better”?

“Bro wasn?t familiar with his game”?

But moving on from Shaq, fans gave the 3x All-Star the respect he has rightfully earned.

“Book is him”

“DB got KD looking like a sidekick…”

“Devin Cooker”

“Finally Book getting his respect.”?

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If Devin Booker does manage to continue this remarkable run alive, do you think the Suns can beat the number one seed Denver Nuggets? Let us know in the comments below.