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Devin Booker
Devin Booker is an American professional basketball guard for the Phoenix Suns. Drafted by Phoenix in 2015, he has become the franchise's all-time regular-season scoring leader and has won two Olympic gold medals with the United States.
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At a glance
- Booker is a Phoenix Suns guard and has spent his NBA career with the franchise that selected him 13th overall in 2015.
- He became the Suns' all-time regular-season scoring leader on February 3, 2025.
- He won Olympic basketball gold medals with the United States at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games.
- His NBA honors include five All-Star selections, a 2021-22 All-NBA First Team place and a 2023-24 All-NBA Third Team place.
- Booker received the NBA's 2020-21 Seasonlong Community Assist Award for his support of children and families in the Phoenix area.
Background and college career
Booker was born on October 30, 1996, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and official biographies associate his background with both Grand Rapids and Moss Point, Mississippi. He is the son of Veronica Gutierrez and Melvin Booker, a former college and professional basketball player. Booker played one season at the University of Kentucky in 2014-15, averaging 10.0 points per game and earning SEC Sixth Man of the Year, Second Team All-SEC and All-SEC Freshman Team recognition.
Phoenix Suns career
The Suns selected Booker with the 13th overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft. He scored a franchise-record 70 points at Boston on March 24, 2017, and played for Phoenix in the 2021 NBA Finals. His individual recognition includes five NBA All-Star selections and two All-NBA selections. On February 3, 2025, he surpassed Walter Davis as the Suns' all-time regular-season scoring leader, and Phoenix announced a multi-year contract extension in July 2025.
United States national team
Booker has been part of two United States Olympic championship teams. He won his first gold medal at the Tokyo 2020 Games, held in 2021, and earned a second at the Paris 2024 Games.
Community work in Arizona
Booker's community activity has focused on children and families in the Phoenix area. Through the Devin Booker Starting Five initiative, he committed $2.5 million over five years, structured as $500,000 annually for Arizona youth-serving nonprofit organizations. The NBA recognized this work with its 2020-21 Seasonlong Community Assist Award.
Timeline
- Selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA Draft.
- Scored a Suns franchise-record 70 points at Boston.
- Received his first NBA All-Star selection.
- Won Olympic gold with the United States at the Tokyo 2020 Games.
- Named to the 2021-22 All-NBA First Team.
- Won a second Olympic gold medal with the United States at the Paris Games.
- Surpassed Walter Davis to become the Suns' all-time regular-season scoring leader.
- Phoenix announced that Booker had signed a multi-year contract extension.
- Selected for his fifth NBA All-Star appearance.
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Current context
- The Phoenix Suns roster lists Booker as a guard wearing No. 15. Roster designations and jersey numbers can change and should be rechecked near publication.
- Booker is a five-time NBA All-Star following his selection as a reserve for the 2026 NBA All-Star Game.
- Booker is the Phoenix Suns' all-time regular-season scoring leader. This franchise record may change as regular-season totals accumulate.
- Phoenix continues to list Booker on its roster after announcing a multi-year contract extension in July 2025. The official extension announcement did not disclose financial terms or a precise expiration date.
Biographical facts
- Booker was born on October 30, 1996, in Grand Rapids, Michigan; official biographical sources identify Grand Rapids and Moss Point, Mississippi, as his hometowns.
- He is the son of Veronica Gutierrez and Melvin Booker, a former college and professional basketball player.
- Booker played one collegiate season at Kentucky in 2014-15, averaging 10.0 points per game and receiving SEC Sixth Man of the Year, Second Team All-SEC and All-SEC Freshman Team recognition.
- The Phoenix Suns selected Booker with the 13th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NBA Draft.
- He scored a Phoenix franchise-record 70 points against Boston on March 24, 2017.
- Booker played for Phoenix in the 2021 NBA Finals.
- Booker won Olympic gold medals with the United States at the Tokyo 2020 and Paris 2024 Games.
- He was named to the All-NBA First Team for 2021-22 and the All-NBA Third Team for 2023-24.
- Through the Devin Booker Starting Five initiative, he committed $2.5 million over five years for Arizona youth-serving nonprofit organizations.
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- Phoenix Suns Guard present
- University of Kentucky Men's basketball player 2014–2015
- USA Basketball National-team player
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