Devin Booker is an NBA All-Star shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns, known for his exceptional scoring ability and leadership on the court. After an impactful freshman season with the Kentucky Wildcats in 2014-2015, where he averaged 10.0 points per game and earned SEC Sixth Man of the Year, SEC All-Freshman Team, and All-SEC Second Team honors, Devin Booker was selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2015 NBA Draft. He immediately made his mark in the league, earning NBA All-Rookie First Team honors in 2016. Booker quickly established himself as a prolific scorer and a cornerstone for the Phoenix Suns franchise, becoming one of the youngest players to achieve multiple scoring milestones in his debut season.
Booker continued to elevate his game, achieving a historic milestone in 2017 by scoring 70 points against the Boston Celtics, making him the sixth player in NBA history and the youngest ever to reach this elite scoring mark. His shooting prowess was further recognized when he became the NBA Three-Point Contest champion in 2018. Demonstrating consistent excellence, Booker earned his first NBA All-Star selection in 2020 and subsequently led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals in 2021, marking the franchise’s first appearance in the championship series since 1993 and showcasing his exceptional playoff performance. His sustained high-level play has resulted in multiple All-NBA honors, including First Team recognition in 2022 and Third Team in 2024, alongside additional NBA All-Star selections in 2021, 2022, and 2024.
His career is characterized by consistent improvement and a relentless pursuit of excellence, making him a central figure in both the league and international basketball.