The following season, he was named to the All-NBA First Team and helped lead the Suns to a franchise record of 64 wins. [6][96] Devin is the only child of his father, Melvin Booker, a former professional basketball player. So, I like guys that can score from all areas of the floor, and being around somebody that works like that and that cares about the game like that is only going to help me. No-Trouble Returns upon All College Basketball . He made the SEC All-Freshman Team and won the SEC Sixth Man of the Year award. Booker played 25 or more minutes 10 times in 38 games. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Devin has done unbelievably well not just on the court but representing the franchise in the community as well. Superstars like Durant request trades from their teams to other desired destinations, or team up with other superstars in free agency. On March 24, 2022, Booker scored a season-high 49 points in a 140130 road victory over the Denver Nuggets, becoming the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to score 11,000 points. As the season progressed, Calipari moved away from the platoon system especially after a season-ending injury to junior Alex Poythress moved Lyles into the starting lineup but Booker remained a reserve. He even offered up an explanation as to why. [141] Booker was then named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career on February 15 for the week of February 814, 2021,[142] becoming the first Suns player to get the award since Goran Dragi in 2014. The Suns did everything within the rules. Jake, besides sponsoring 3-point ace Devin Booker, is a journalist whose work has been featured on Bleacher Report, Fox Sports, SB Nation and Sports Illustrated. Thats why people loved Kevin Durants 2011 Oklahoma City Thunder and hated LeBron James Miami Heat. He received the honor again on January 17, 2022 for his efforts during Week 13. As for Booker and the Suns, I know a super-team when I see one and this is definitely one. Theyll have a good shot to win a title because of it. [23] For the year, Booker averaged 22.8 points per game and was named the South Mississippi Player of the Year by the Sun Herald, becoming just the second sophomore to be awarded the honor. All five UK Olympians started in the semifinal win over Mexico then came off the bench in the 65-21 blowout of France in the gold medal game. He also became first player in franchise history to reach 50 in back-to-back games. On Sunday, in the squads first meeting with Kevin Durant in the mix after a wild trade deadline, we saw an uncanny episode of dj vu. Subscribe to The Old Man and The Three podcast w/ JJ Redick (ESPN / First Take) and Tommy Alter YouTube channel today for more NBA, theres a chance that the Suns could look to target 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony, he cant blame Phoenix for wanting to add a star of his caliber. [22] Wayne County focused their defense on Booker, holding him to a single, first-quarter free throw, en route to a 5737 victory that ended Moss Point's season. [26] He followed up this performance with a 30-point outing, including 7 three-pointers, in a win over 5437 win over Laurel High School in the second annual Melvin Booker Shootout, named in honor of his father. [131] On January 28, Booker became the fourth-youngest player to reach 7,000 career points, behind only LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony. In 2020, Booker was named a global ambassador to the Special Olympics for his support for his younger half-sister who has microdeletion syndrome, a genetic chromosomal disorder. Kevin Durant Excited to Play With Devin Booker. So now Im looking at them like, I like itThe new owner came in and what theyre trying to do, it makes the most sense. After being traded by the Suns in the deal that landed Durant, Bridges discussed the move. Devin Booker has made at least $98,388,565 playing professional basketball. WebBefore his senior year in high school, Devin committed to Kentucky for his college ball. [132] Booker was named an All-Star on February 13, 2020 as an injury replacement after Damian Lillard suffered an groin strain injury a day earlier. [154], During the 202122 NBA season, on November 29, 2021, Booker was named the Player of the Week in the Western Conference for his performance during Week 6 of the season,[155] which helped the Suns achieve a franchise-record 18-game winning streak. Devin Booker was asked about the Suns being a super-team. Same for John Wall or Karl-Anthony Towns. We loved his character and work ethic, his size and his shooting ability stood out. Devin Booker Impressed With New Teammates The Phoenix Suns shooting guard pointed to Jock Landale as a player he's been fairly impressed with thus far in October 30, [133], In the 2020 NBA Bubble, Booker helped the Suns reached an 80 record as of August 11, 2020, holding an 8-game winning streak for the first time since the 200910 season. Feb 24, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns forward Kevin Durant (left) and guard Devin Booker against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the first half at Footprint Center. All rights reserved. [97] He was named to the U.S. [46], Near the beginning of October, his high school coach said Booker would announce his college choice on October 31 after taking official visits to Michigan and Missouri; he also stated that Booker was no longer considering Florida. Find out more. [105] On November 13, a 36-point game and 26th 30-point in his career tied Steve Nash for 15th most in franchise history. [90][91] With teammate Eric Bledsoe returning from injury in 201617, Booker was retained as the starting shooting guard while Brandon Knight was moved to the bench. His height is six foot six (1m98 / 6-6). Davis played in his Olympics shortly after leading Kentucky to the 2012 national championship before he made his NBA debut. He also made his 1,052nd career three-pointer, surpassing Steve Nash for the most three-pointers made in Suns history.[173]. Scores from any date in BAA/NBA or ABA history, Frequently Asked Questions about the NBA, WNBA and Basketball, Basketball-Reference.com Blog and Articles, Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREE. 1 pick in Deandre Ayton who has become one of the best defensive centers in the NBA. [65][66] He led the team in scoring, shooting 6-of-8 from the field with 3 three-pointers. On Fubo Sports No Chill with Gilbert Arenas this week, the former All-Star claimed that if the Suns dont win the 2023 NBA Finals, it will undoubtedly be the biggest Everyone has the same goal winning championships and getting paid. He understands the game. People always prefer the narrative of a home grown squad against a team that was assembled together like Nick Fury assembled the Avengers. Devin Booker is a basketball player born on October 30, 1996 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. dramatic run to the national championship game, turned down an offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers, How will NIL law help UK recruiting? Javascript is required for the selection of a player. On March 24 against the Boston Celtics, Booker became the sixth player in NBA history to score 70 points in a game, joining Wilt Chamberlain, David Robinson, David Thompson, Elgin Baylor and Kobe Bryant. Data Provided By School: Kentucky (Men) Draft: Phoenix Suns, 1st "[19], In the Laurel MLK Shootout, Booker scored 54 points against Northeast Jones High School, falling nine shy of Litterial Green's Moss Point record for most points in a game, set in 1988. Boyd is second in scoring on the team at 13.3 points per game and assists at 2.5 per game. I just like his work ethic, Durant explained. Thats my main focus.. Jun 19: RE-AIR - The Rise Of The Suns' Devin Booker Devin Booker missed over 20 games and didn't make the cut thanks to his injury. [29], Booker scored a game-high 32 points in a 5856 loss to Gulfport High School, the top-ranked team in Mississippi, in Moss Point's final game before divisional play, dropping the team's record to 611. Experience: 7 Seasons. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [8][9][16] In his team's fifth game of the seasona 5232 loss to Gulfport High SchoolBooker scored more points than the rest of his teammates combined (15). [146], On May 23, Booker would make his NBA playoff debut, posting 34 points, 7 rebounds and 8 assists in a 9990 victory in Game 1 of the First Round over the defending champion Los Angeles Lakers. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Wednesday, March 1, 4:56AM. Durant, unfortunately, hasn't suited up for the Phoenix Suns just yet. Former Lakers teammates Montrezl Harrell and Dennis Schrder were both on the court in that game. WebThe list of players who averaged more than 22 ppg before the age of 21 is impressive: LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Shaquille ONeal, Kyrie Irving and now Booker. Devin Booker was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan. He went on to make his NBA debut two days before his 19th birthday, in the Suns' season opener against the Dallas Mavericks. 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Coming out of the All-Star break, Booker, who returned to action on Feb. 7, has averaged 26.6 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.5 assists per night on 47.7% shooting this season. With a straight face: Well, we only had one All-Star, thats KD. pic.twitter.com/hblDH9bii6, Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) February 23, 2023, Well, we only had one All-Star this year, that was KD.. A super-team is a super-team whether it was drafted or traded for or acquired through free agency. [7][8] His parents met while his father was playing basketball for the Continental Basketball Association's Grand Rapids Hoops in Gutirrez's hometown of Grand Rapids, Michigan. [104] Booker ended the season averaging 22.1 points per game, a near 9-point increment from his 13.8 points in 201516. Could Louisville's early interest give Cards a leg up over UK for Reed Sheppard? WebDevin Booker was a member of the fabled 2014-15 Kentucky Wildcats that set college basketball on fire with a 38-0 record before falling in the Final Four to Wisconsin. Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. Devin Booker averages 26.5 points, 4.6 rebounds, and 5.7 assists per game. During a recent edition of his podcast, The ETCs, Durant spoke about how excited he is to play with Booker. I remember seeing him in college, I loved his form on his jump shot at a young age. [51] Booker led his team in points (40), rebounds (9), and assists (2) while shooting 50% from the field and 20-for-24 from the free throw line, but his team lost the game. Because of his terrific showing in the 2020-21 regular season and playoffs, the contracts and endorsements took care of themselves for Book. Now, With a loaded roster, Calipari instituted a platoon system early in the 2014-15 season, making five-for-five substitutions around media timeouts. [27] The following week, Booker left a game against Harrison Central High School in the third quarter with a sprained MCL; he had scored just 9 points, but grabbed 7 rebounds. [24] In the announcement, the paper reported that Booker held scholarship offers from Ole Miss, Alabama, Georgetown, Michigan and South Alabama. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. Its truly an incredible feat. It could start with Jalen Duren, On the first day of NIL era, UK athletes begin cashing in with policy finalized, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Devin Booker You want to win when you go to college. Find out more. [3] In 2019, at 22 years old, Booker became the youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 50-point games.[4]. Yes, he does have a shoe deal with Nike. [178][179], Booker has his own charitable foundation called the Starting Five, which grants five nonprofit organizations $100,000 each, and plans to donate $500,000 to Phoenix charities per year for 5 years. 6-ranked prospects in the high school 2013 class. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. He had the highest-scoring game in the NBA since Bryant scored 81 in January 2006. [9] He enrolled at Moss Point High School, where his father was hired as an assistant coach, in August 2011. [40] Rivals.com ranked him a four-star prospect and the 30th best player overall in the class of 2014; ESPN tabbed him as the 18th best player overall. Durant, unfortunately, hasn't suited up for the Phoenix He continued. Despite coming off the bench in all 38 of his appearances at Kentucky, Booker actually ended his freshman season ranked third on the team in scoring. Towns was the best player on a UK team that won its first 38 games. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With each passing day, Kevin Durant is nearing his return to the NBA. [111] On February 17, Booker won the Three-Point Contest over Klay Thompson and Tobias Harris in the final round after setting a new record with 28 points. I just dont do all the titles and stuff. Booker and Calipari have engaged in a playful back-and-forth about his status as a bench player at Kentucky as his NBA star has risen. During Allstar Weekend, Kevin Durant was asked whether Carmelo Anthony can still play in the NBA. [118][119] He recovered in time for the Suns' season opener on October 17, scoring 35 points in a 121100 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. The younger Booker, the SEC Sixth Man of the Year and an All-SEC Freshman Team selection, is in the discussion as the classs best shooter and may even go in the top-10 picks. [151], In Game 1 of the 2021 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Booker put up 27 points in a 118105 win. Kentucky basketball recruiting:How will NIL law help UK recruiting? Javascript is required for the selection of a player. [15], After playing for the freshman, junior varsity and varsity basketball teams during his freshman year at Grandville High School in Michigan, Booker moved to Mississippi to live with his father after the latter's retirement from professional basketball. The NBA has only witnessed six players score 70 points or more in a game, and Booker is one of them, joining Bryant, Wilt Chamberlain, Elgin Baylor, David Thompson, and David Robinson. 19) were also given higher billing than Booker (No. [33] Booker, who struggled with his outside shot due to a wrap on his injured right wrist, hit all 17 of his free throws en route to a game-high 30 points in the win. Coming into Kentucky, Booker was a McDonalds All-American, and the Kentucky team had one of the top recruiting classes. But I'll be honest, we had no idea he'd be able to do this much, this quickly. [134] During his time in the NBA Bubble, Booker was named a nominee for the Seeding Games MVP award (earned for the best overall performance in the NBA's resumed regular season games), as well as earned a spot for one of the All-Seeding Games Teams, averaging 31 points per game during these games. He was a bright spot for us in a difficult year. Devin Booker missed over 20 games and didn't make the cut thanks to his injury. 1 overall after one season at Kentucky. Theres no doubt whatsoever that hes at least in the top 5. And being around somebody that works like that and cares about the game like that is only going to help me." At age 12 while visiting him in Milan, he played one-on-one with Danilo Gallinari. Devin Booker is 31 years old. I want to be the best version of myself. He had 19 points, six assists and four rebounds in a 116112 win over the Brooklyn Nets. So, I was like, I can tell hes been working on his game. Moss Point in Moss Point, Mississippi, Draft: Do you have a sports website? [152] In Game 2 of the 2021 NBA Finals, Booker put up 31 points, shooting 7-for-12 from three-point range, in a 118108 win, as Phoenix took a 20 series lead. I was definitely a catch-and-shoot guy here, Booker said during the summer of 2016 when he returned to Lexington for a youth basketball camp after his NBA rookie season. Noah Horford Brewer. [76] He also competed in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest, becoming the youngest contestant to ever participate in the event and only the fourth rookie to compete in the 30-year-old contest,[77] joining Stephen Curry (2010), Kyle Korver (2004) and Dennis Scott (1991). [45][49] He, Tyler Ulis, Karl-Anthony Towns and Trey Lyles all signed National Letters of Intent to play for Kentucky on November 13, the first day of the official signing period. [34], The following week, Moss Point faced a rematch with Gautier in the first round of the Division 7-5A tournament with a spot in the state tournament on the line. The Pistons got a team-high 23 points from James Wiseman in the loss.Want to watch this game? [84] Booker finished fourth in the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting[85] and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. I knew that coming here. Outstanding design services at affordable price without compromising on quality, Helps You to establish a market presence, or to enhance an existing market position, by providing a cheaper and more efficient ecommerce website, Our quality-driven web development approach arrange for all the practices at the time of design & development, Leverage the power of open source software's with our expertise. [108][109] On December 26, in a 9997 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Booker scored 32 points in his return. [172] On February 24, Booker put up 25 points, six rebounds, and eight assists in a 124115 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. [123], On February 25, he scored 20 points to help the Suns break a franchise-record 17-game losing streak with a 124121 win over the Miami Heat. [180], In 2019, Booker bought a 5,590 square foot house in Paradise Valley, Arizona for $3.5 million.[181]. Superstars like Durant request trades from their teams to other desired destinations, or team up with other superstars in free agency. 2 nationally. It could start with Jalen Duren. [33] Moss Point closed out the regular season with a 6765 loss to Division 5-6A champion Hattiesburg High School, despite 43 points from Booker. [29][30] On the second day of the Classic, Booker scored a season-high 49 points in an 8065 win over Brewbaker Technology Magnet High School, a performance that added Duke to the list of schools recruiting him. Rupp was named an assistant coach for the squad. Twitter: Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. He has grown into one of the most prolific scorers in the NBA and could use the platform of the finals to cement his status as one of the leagues handful of superstars. [63] He was named the game's MVP. and Devin Booker (Chicago, Ill.) were named to the 2022 SIAC All-Conference First and Second team respectively, announced by the conference on Saturday. (33-29, 4th place in NBA Western Conference). You don't know when you're going to get in the game. While the Olympic team was limited to college players, Kentucky sent representatives to the 1956 (Billy Evans), 1960 (Adrian Smith) and 1980 (Sam Bowie) U.S. teams. [20] He followed up that performance with 32 points, including a game-winning three-pointer, against Murrah High School and was named ESPNHS.com's Southeast Player of the Week. Kevin Durant and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns. Middleton doesnt Thats for you guys and everybody else. The story is cozy. Ltd. Devin Booker was born in Whitmire, South Carolina. He was part of the NBA All-Rookie team in 2016, and has won [21] In the championship game against Pascagoula High School, Booker was held to single-digit scoring (8) for only the second time in the season as Moss Point lost 4832, setting up an away game with defending state champion Wayne County High School in the first round of the South State playoffs. Booker also added eight rebounds and six assists in 45 minutes. We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. [61] In March, all four were selected for the Jordan Brand Classic, with Booker and Ulis on the West team and Towns and Lyles playing for the East. Growing up, his favorite players were Rip Hamilton, Kobe Bryant and Chauncey Billups, guys known for their grit and intensity. As Phoenix prepares to attempt another run to the Finals, Durant should prove to be as good of an addition as they could have hoped for. [83] On April 9, with 16 points scored in a 121100 win over the New Orleans Pelicans, Booker reached 1,014 for the season, making him the fourth-youngest player to reach 1,000 career points, following only LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Kobe Bryant, as well as the third-youngest during their rookie season. I think sometimes when you're on a team with a lot of talent like Devin was at Kentucky, all that talent can do one of two things: it can mask some of your deficiencies if you do lack in some areas. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Last season, Booker played 68 games and averaged a career-high 26.8 points per game. [74] On January 19, he scored 32 points in a 9794 loss to the Indiana Pacers, setting a Suns' rookie record with six three-pointers. He does seem excited about the opportunity to play alongside his new teammate Devin Booker as well. [145] The duo would also help Phoenix clinch their first playoff berth since 2010. [163] In the Western Conference Semifinals, the Suns jumped to a 20 lead in the series against the Dallas Mavericks before losing in seven games. Devin Bookers Kentucky basketball team Booker signed with UK as a five-star prospect in 2014 but was the lowest-ranked of the Wildcats four commitments in a class Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. the official stats partner of the NBA, NHL and MLB. [14] During his time in middle school, Booker became friends with future fellow NBA players D'Angelo Russell and Tyler Ulis. Just four days after winning the NCAA title in Madison Square Garden in New York, Adolph Rupps Wildcats beat Louisville in the first game in the college bracket of the Olympic Trials. In other words, he's kind of poking me, like do you know you didn't start me? Tokyo Olympics:Who are the all-time greatest Olympians from Kentucky? Everybody's gonna eat, but you're going to have to sacrifice. Height: 6-6 He enrolled at Moss Point High School, where his father was hired as an assistant coach, in August 2011. Join our linker program. The West is ran with too many prominent guards to include Chris Paul. ", On January 2, 2016, Booker scored a then season-high 21 points in a 142119 loss to the Sacramento Kings. [136][137] He returned to action on February 1, reaching 700 career three-point shots, including a game-winning 3-pointer with 1.5 seconds left in the game, to win 109108 over the Dallas Mavericks. Ltd. Design & Developed by:Total IT Software Solutions Pvt. The fact that Devin Booker would eventually join the upper echelon of UK alumni in the NBA was not nearly as easy to predict. Join us for a March Madness Webinar on Tuesday, March 7 at 8pm ET. [44] In August 2013, Booker narrowed his list of potential college choices to Florida, Missouri, Michigan, Michigan State, and Kentucky. It's just I had to fit in with the team, and that was part of sacrificing. Email Jon Hale atjahale@courier-journal.com; Follow him on Twitter at@JonHale_CJ. [147] On June 3, Booker recorded a playoff career-high 47 points, along with 11 rebounds to lead the Suns to a 113100 series-clinching victory over the Lakers in Game 6 to advance to the Conference Semifinals against the Denver Nuggets. He does seem excited about the opportunity to play alongside his new teammate Devin Booker as well. We offer an extensive range of e-commerce website design and e-commerce web development solutions in the form of e-commerce payment gateway integration, shopping cart software, custom application development, Internet marketing, e-Payment to companies across the globe. [57], In the 2014 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, Booker had a game-high 31 points and was named MVP of the Mississippi team, but his team lost to the Alabama team 9083. The Milwaukee Bucks (44-17) heads into a home game against Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic (26-36) at Fiserv Forum on Wednesday, with the opening tip at 8:00 PM ET.In their last outing on Tuesday, the Bucks claimed a 118-104 win over the Nets. Deandre The opening tip is at 7:00 PM ET.The Bulls are coming off of a 104-98 loss to the Raptors in their last outing on Tuesday. [171], On February 7, 2023, Booker returned to the lineup after missing the previous 21 games with a left groin strain. 13 Overall. Devin had a breakout rookie season. He is WebTeammates Opponents Devin Booker G #2 Current Team: Tuskegee Birthplace/Hometown: Chicago, Illinois Nationality: United States Height: 6-4 (193cm) Weight: 200 (91kg) Current NBA Status: Draft Eligible in 2023 Draft Entry: 2023 NBA Draft Pre-Draft Team: Tuskegee (Sr) High School: Bogan High School [Chicago, Illinois] Change player? [42], During the summer of 2013, Booker participated in the Kevin Durant Skills Academy, the LeBron James Skills Academy, the CP3 Elite Guard Camp, and the National Basketball Players Association (NBPA) Top 100 camp. Devin Booker scored a stunning 70 points on Friday night. [166] On November 18, Booker scored 49 points alongside 8 rebounds and 10 assists in a 134133 loss to the Utah Jazz. UK rifle duo Will Shaner and Mary Tucker finally gets shot at Olympic gold, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. [51] Two games later, he scored a season-high 45 points in a 7867 loss to Alabama's McGill-Toolen Catholic High School in the Melvin Booker Shootout. Some key players returned for This article is about the NBA basketball player. Height: 65. Phoenix made the NBA Finals with this same core (minus Bridges and Johnson, obviously) just two seasons ago. When was Devin Booker born? Booker was excellent as usual with 25 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals. Do you have a sports website? [11][12] He visited his father regularly during the summer. [41] His fellow participants in the NBPA camp voted him to the camp's 10-man all-star team. Watch our How-To Videos to Become a Stathead, Subscribe to Stathead and get access to more data than you can imagine. Before the season, I wasn't even thinking about the NBA honestly, Booker said in the spring of 2015 after declaring for the draft. [106] Over the Suns' first 17 games of the season, Booker had seven 30-point games. 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