Devin Booker

Devin Armani Booker is an American professional basketball player who stars as a shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns. He played one season of college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats, winning SEC Sixth Man of the Year, before being drafted 13th overall by the Suns in 2015. Booker is a seven-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA selection, and the Suns' all-time leading scorer. He has also won two Olympic gold medals with Team USA, in 2021 and 2024.

Booker debuted at age 18 and quickly became one of the league's premier scorers, known for his smooth mid-range game, clutch performances, and calm demeanor under pressure. He has been named NBA Western Conference Player of the Week and Player of the Month multiple times, and won the NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge in 2022. Fans admire his technical scoring ability and leadership on the court. As of 2026, he continues as the Suns' franchise cornerstone, leading a roster that has undergone changes to build around him for championship aspirations.[edit]

Booker grew up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, raised primarily by his mother, Veronica Gutiérrez, a cosmetologist. His father, Melvin Booker, played basketball overseas and spent summers with Devin in Moss Point, Mississippi, where Devin honed his skills against older players. At age 12, while visiting his father in Italy, he played against future NBA star Danilo Gallinari, a formative experience. He attended Grandville High School before transferring to Moss Point High School for his junior and senior years, where his father had become an assistant coach. A highly recruited prospect, he chose the University of Kentucky over other offers, playing under coach John Calipari. In his lone college season, he averaged 10.0 points and won SEC Sixth Man of the Year.[edit]

Booker was drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in 2015 and made the NBA All-Rookie First Team. On March 24, 2017, at age 20, he scored a Suns franchise-record 70 points against the Boston Celtics, becoming the youngest player in NBA history to reach 60 points and the sixth player to score 70. In March 2019, he became the youngest player with consecutive 50-point games. He earned his first All-Star selection in 2020. In 2021, he led the Suns to the NBA Finals, where they lost to the Milwaukee Bucks, and won a gold medal at the Tokyo Olympics. He earned All-NBA First Team honors in 2022 after the Suns posted a franchise-best 64 wins. In 2023, he signed a 4-year, $224 million supermax extension. He won a second Olympic gold medal in 2024 and was named All-NBA Third Team, finishing the season with a career-high assist rate of 6.9 per game while averaging 27.1 points. In 2025, he became the Suns' all-time leading scorer, surpassing 15,668 points. As of 2026, he has played 11 seasons and 737 games, with 712 starts.[edit]

Booker is known for his calm, focused demeanor and technical scoring ability, often compared to the great shooting guards of the past. Off the court, he has a fashion-forward image, frequently appearing in designer clothing and featured in style publications such as GQ and on magazine covers like Sports Illustrated, ESPN The Magazine, and SLAM. Suns fans regard him as the greatest player in franchise history. His social media presence is professional, centered on basketball and occasional personal posts; he has approximately 5–7 million Instagram followers and 1–2 million Twitter/X followers. Media praise his work ethic, basketball IQ, and leadership. His nickname "D Book" is widely used by fans and commentators.[edit]

Devin Booker's support base is less a formal club and more a devoted extension of the Phoenix Suns community, united by his nickname "D Book" rather than a unique moniker. His fans engage through highly organized channels like his Youth ProCamps and the cultural moments generated by his "Book 2" sneaker collection with Nike and Chevrolet. A defining ritual in recent years was the collective celebration when he switched his jersey number from 1 to 15 to honor his late father, Melvin Booker, transforming a personal tribute into a league-wide narrative about legacy. While there are no documented fan-funded campaigns or viral street celebrations, the audience demonstrates deep loyalty through consistent engagement with his professional milestones and lifestyle ventures.

This enduring relevance has propelled him into the upper echelons of global celebrity. According to the iFANN Global Fame Rankings, Devin Booker is currently the 26th most famous person in Basketball, holding steady at this position as of August 2026. These placements reflect his sustained impact across media coverage, search trends, and consumption signals worldwide.[edit]

Devin Booker's nickname "D Book" was given by his father, and he wore jersey number 1 for the Suns until switching to 15 to honor his late father, Melvin Booker, who played briefly for the Houston Rockets in the 1994-95 season. At age 12, Booker played against Danilo Gallinari while visiting his father in Italy. He is known for his love of fashion and has attended Paris Fashion Week, often appearing in designer clothing. He has a tattoo of the number 1 on his left arm and remains an avid fan of the Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers, reflecting his Michigan roots. His zodiac sign is Scorpio, and he has been involved in community work in Phoenix, supporting youth education and underprivileged communities through the Phoenix Suns Foundation.

A central piece of modern lore surrounds his Father's Day tribute where he changed his jersey number to 15, a move framed as ushering in a new chapter that resonated deeply with fans familiar with his backstory. In August 2026, discussions arose regarding his ranking in NBA 2K27, where reports indicated he finally received the respect he deserved with a rating placing him in the top tier, reinforcing a narrative of resilience. Additionally, the launch of the "Book 2" sneaker line inspired by vintage cars like the Impala became a cultural talking point, merging his passion for classic automotive culture with high-fashion collaborations.[edit]

Booker's father, Melvin Booker, played college basketball at Missouri, was named Big Eight Player of the Year in 1994, and had a brief NBA stint with the Houston Rockets in the 1994-95 season before playing overseas in Italy and Russia. His mother, Veronica Gutiérrez, is a cosmetologist. They met while Melvin played for the Grand Rapids Hoops. Booker has an elder half-brother and a younger half-sister. He was raised primarily by his mother in Grand Rapids but spent summers with his father in Mississippi, where his father later became an assistant coach at Moss Point High School. As of 2026, Booker is unmarried with no children. He owns a luxury home in the Phoenix area, purchased for about $6.5 million in 2021.[edit]

Booker has played alongside Chris Paul (2020–2023), Deandre Ayton, Kevin Durant, and Bradley Beal in Phoenix. He was coached by John Calipari at Kentucky and by Mike Budenholzer with the Suns. His father Melvin Booker was a major influence. He was formerly in a high-profile relationship with Kendall Jenner. [edit]

Booker was linked to model Jordyn Woods from 2018 to 2019, though the relationship was not officially confirmed. He dated model and media personality Kendall Jenner from 2020 to November 2022; the on-and-off relationship was widely reported by TMZ, People, and Entertainment Tonight, with sources citing conflicting schedules as the reason for the split. As of 2026, Booker is reportedly single with no confirmed public relationships since Jenner. He has no known children.[edit]

iFANN currently estimates Devin Booker's net worth at $180 Million, a figure derived from his extensive NBA career and strategic endorsement partnerships. As of 2026, his on-court earnings have been anchored by a series of max contracts with the Phoenix Suns, including a 4-year, $220 million extension signed in 2022 and a 2-year, $145 million extension agreed to in 2025. His career NBA salary alone has surpassed $268 million. Off the court, Booker has secured endorsement partnerships with major brands such as Nike, Sweetgreen, Beats by Dre, Chevrolet, and GoPuff. He has also made strategic investments, including an early stake in the plant-based food company Sweetgreen. These income streams, combined with his NBA earnings, have propelled his net worth to an estimated $180 Million in 2026.[edit]

Booker is a seven-time NBA All-Star, earned All-NBA First Team in 2022, All-NBA Third Team in 2024, and NBA All-Rookie First Team in 2016. He won SEC Sixth Man of the Year in college and two Olympic gold medals with Team USA (2021, 2024). He also won the NBA All-Star Weekend Skills Challenge in 2022. [edit]