Nationality and parents of Suns superstar revealed, Interbasket: BASKETBALL & RACE, BASKETBALL & SOCIETY What is Devin Bookers race and ethnicity? Powered by. 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. 20K views 1 year ago Devin Booker showcasing his ability as a 10th grader at Lebron James Camp in 2012. [25], With most of Moss Point's experienced players graduating, Booker switched to point guard for his junior year. In the next game, Devin scored 19 points against TexasArlington to set a new season-high score. During Bookers time in middle school, he became friends with future NBA players. I was trying to make up for the times I missed when I was gone., Gutirrez is really proud of her sons accomplishments but said it was hard to explain how proud she really was. [66] In Kentucky's next game against Texas-Arlington, Booker set a new season high with a team-high 19 points on 7-of-8 shooting, including five made three-pointers, in a 9244 win. The Phoenix Suns star spent the majority of his childhood with his mother and two half-siblings but is close with his whole family. [41] His fellow participants in the NBPA camp voted him to the camp's 10-man all-star team. [177][178] In Game 5 of the Suns first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Booker put up 47 points, 10 assists, and eight rebounds in a 136130 win. On-Off. [41] At the Under Armour Elite 24 showcase, he won the three-point shooting contest. Devin Booker is represented by his team Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). HEIGHT. class before they played basketball that her brother was better than everyone. In March, Devin scored 34 points against Miami Heat to achieve yet another career milestone and his careers best performance to date. Every Sports Reference Social Media Account, Site Last Updated: Monday, May 1, 4:39AM. [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. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. Build: Athletic. His stunning performance in his rookie season earned praises from basketball legends such as Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade. 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Devin once ran into controversy when he asked a fans girlfriend to sit on his lap. [97] He was named to the U.S. For the basketball player in Europe, see, 202021 season: First playoff appearance and NBA Finals, 202122 season: Franchise record in wins and All-NBA honors, List of National Basketball Association single-game scoring leaders, List of oldest and youngest National Basketball Association players, List of second-generation National Basketball Association players, "Booker, No. Height in Feet: 6' 5". Devin ended the season with an average of 22.1 points per game. Recruiting Rank: 2009 (86) Experience: Rookie More bio, uniform, draft, salary info. [59] Booker joined future Kentucky teammates Ulis and Lyles on the West team in the 2014 McDonald's All-American Game, while Towns suited up for the East. All rights reserved. [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. [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. Devin soon started attending Grandville High School, and Melvin retired from professional basketball to stay closer to his son. In another January game against the Indiana Pacers, he scored 32 points to become the third-youngest NBA player and the youngest Suns player to score more than 30 points in a game. His hair color is black and his eyes color is dark brown. While Devin grew up, his fathers lifestyle influenced him greatly. He currently writes for RealGM covering the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA. [105] On November 13, a 36-point game and 26th 30-point in his career tied Steve Nash for 15th most in franchise history. [173] On March 5 against the Dallas Mavericks, Booker scored 36 points on 15-of-25 shooting to go along with five rebounds and 10 assists, lifting the Suns to a 130126 win. [99] On February 4, at 20 years, 97 days old, Booker became the youngest player to score at least 20 points in 16 consecutive games. Booker also won a gold medal on the 2020 U.S. Olympic team in Tokyo. His high usage is yielding 35.5 points, 6.7 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.2 blocks per game on 59.1 percent shooting. He continued to play brilliantly, earning praises from a popular Press-Register sportswriter, Creg Stephenson, who wrote that Devins average of 22.7 points during the season showed that he had developed to be one of the best players on the coast. [50], In December, Booker's Moss Point team traveled to the Marshall County Hoop Fest in Marshall County, Kentucky, to play Louisville's Ballard High School, the top-rated high school team in the state. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Devin Booker is a professional basketball player in the United States with a net worth of $30 million. 6'5" (1.96m) WEIGHT. By continuing to use this website, you agree to our cookie and, Devin Booker Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Omos Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Girlfriend, Family, Damian Priest Height, Weight, Age, Family, Biography, Leah Williamson Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Lucia Lachkovi Javorekov Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Bio, Veronika Rajek Height, Weight, Age, Net Worth, Boyfriend, Family, A. R. Ameen Height, Weight, Age, Body Statistics, Clare McConnell Height, Weight, Age, Boyfriend, Family, Toby Smiles Height, Weight, Age, Disability, Family. Booker moved from his mothers home in Grandville, Michigan, a suburb of Grand Rapids, to live with his father in Moss Point, Mississippi, ahead of his sophomore year in high school. Team for the 2017 Rising Stars Challenge,[98] and was invited to take part in the 2017 Taco Bell Skills Challenge. Oct 30, 1996 (26) College. [58] Booker's 31 points tied Othella Harrington's 1992 performance for the most ever scored by a Mississippi player in the event. Booker recorded 45 points . [174] On March 8, Booker scored 44 points on 17-of-23 shooting from the field, including 6-of-10 from the three-point range in a 132101 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder. [125][126] On March 27, he scored 50 points in a 124121 loss to the Wizards, becoming the youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 50-point games. [143] On February 24, for the second year in a row, Booker was named an All-Star as an injury replacement, this time to Anthony Davis. He even has a bodyweight o[f around 93 kg or 206 lbs. At the time, they shared that she has the emotional intelligence of a 7-year-old. [12][181] He played on the 2016 USA Select Team that trained against the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. DevinBook This site uses cookies to serve you better. "[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. [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. [160] Booker was also named to the All-NBA First Team, the first in his career. [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. [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. His high usage is yielding 35.5 points, 6.7 assists, 4.8 rebounds, 2.3 steals and 1.2 blocks per game on 59.1 percent shooting. In 21 minutes of action against the Mavericks, he scored 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting in a 11195 loss. . He always helped my mom out when she was in need, which was really important for me. He had a large family with 15 brothers and sisters and lived in Los Nogales in Nuevo Leon, northeast Mexico, but eventually settled in Michigan. While the first part of his debut season with the Phoenix Suns was above average at best, the second part turned out to be much better. Devin Armani Booker (born October 30, 1996) is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the National Basketball Association (NBA). In a March 2018 game against Oklahoma City Thunder, he scored 39 points. [18] By early January, Press-Register sportswriter Creg Stephenson opined, "Sophomore guard Devin Booker has developed into one of the top players on the coast in his first season with the [Moss Point] Tigers' varsity, averaging 22.7 points per game. His jersey reads Booker 1 at the back. [67], In 38 games for Kentucky in 201415, Booker averaged 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 21.5 minutes per game. Most of the league's top players are athletes who have mastered the art of remaining swift and agile despite their large frames. The couple did not marry but remained on good terms. Devin Booker Suns Pro Profile Videos Awards Drafted #13 in the 2015 NBA Draft by the Suns RCSI: 20 ( 2014 ) Height: 6'6" (198 cm) Weight: 206 lbs (93 kg) Position: SG High School: Moss Point High School (Mississippi) Hometown: Moss Point, MS AAU: Alabama Challenge College: Kentucky Current Team: Suns Win - Loss: 47 - 38 Articles [78][79] He made it to the final round of the event, where he finished third behind the "Splash Brothers" Curry and Klay Thompson (winner). 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Devin Booker is 6 feet 5 inches tall. ", Ryan McDonough, Suns general manager[102]. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network, *Translations are limited to select pages, PHX 136, LAC 130: Devin Booker & Kevin Durant Postgame Media Availability, D-Book (47 points) Highlights vs. LA Clippers, D-Book (30 points) Highlights vs. LA Clippers, D-Book (46 points) Highlights vs. LA Clippers, Inside the NBA: Devin Booker, 2nd-half adjustment carry Suns over Clippers, PHX 123, LAC 109: Devin Booker & Chris Paul's Postgame Media Availability. Instagram: Grandville was a town that was dominated by its white population. Devin was born to Melvin Booker and Veronica Gutierrez on 30th October 1996 in Grand Rapids, Michigan. [37] He was named to the Division 7-5A All-Division team and was the division's MVP. [176], In Game 3 of the Suns first round playoff series against the Los Angeles Clippers, Booker scored 45 points in a 129124 win, to lead Phoenix to a 21 series lead. [65][66] He led the team in scoring, shooting 6-of-8 from the field with 3 three-pointers. Find out more. [44] In August 2013, Booker narrowed his list of potential college choices to Florida, Missouri, Michigan, Michigan State, and Kentucky. Furthermore, the shooting guard is 1.95 meters tall and weighs 206 lbs. Booker recorded 45 points (18-29 FG, 3-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), six rebounds, three assists, two blocks and three steals in 45 minutes during Thursday's 129-124 victory over the Clippers in Game 3 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. [9] At that time, his father told reporters that Booker was drawing interest from Mississippi State, Ole Miss, Florida, Alabama, Georgetown, Michigan and Missouri. Devin Booker was born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Bookers parents were both focused on co-parenting the future NBA star. [110] Booker then missed four games in early February with a left hip contusion. Besides that, he is an exceptional athlete and takes great care of his body and diet. He made his professional NBA debut against the Dallas Mavericks two days before his 19th birthday. In June 2015, he was selected by the Phoenix Suns as the 13th overall pick. The three children grew up together and played games in their backyard, and often Powell would stand to the side and cheer for her brothers, Sports Illustrated reported. Booker provided 47 points (19-27 FG, 4-7 3Pt, 5-6 FT), eight rebounds, 10 assists and two steals over 42 minutes during Tuesday's 136-130 win over the Clippers in Game 5 of the Western Conference Quarterfinals. Devin was included in the 2022 list of Forbes 30 Under 30. Afterward, Melvin Booker spent just over 10 years playing overseas in Italy, Turkey and Russia. Get the latest information on Devin Booker including stats, news, biography, net worth, . Most of the time with breaking records and such, he leaves me speechless, she told the Athletic. 1996 [8] At the South Mississippi All-Star event in May, Booker scored 23 points to lead his East team over the West team 10170 in the underclassman game. The Suns need more of it, and Booker appears up to the task. The son of former basketball player Melvin Booker, [5] Devin is a three-time All-Star and helped the Suns reach the NBA Finals in 2021. The following season, he was named to the All-NBA First Team and helped lead the Suns to a franchise record of 64 wins. [145] The duo would also help Phoenix clinch their first playoff berth since 2010. If you are having difficulty accessing any content on this website, please visit our Accessibility page. [28], Booker's injury proved minor, and did not hamper him in Moss Point's next game, where he scored 26 points in a 5248 loss to Davidson High School in the Jackie Laird Christmas Classic at Biloxi High School. So I came to pick him up after school and the first thing he said was, I dont know about this, dad.. [82] Throughout the month of March, Booker led all rookies in points (22.4) and assists (4.9) per game. Splits 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. Devin Booker. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Whenever Melvin traveled to other countries for his games, the fatherson duo would communicate through e-mails. [55] After the season, he was named to the USA Today All-USA third team. How Tall is Devin Booker? With this, he became the third player in NBA history to achieve the feat. In 2017, at 20 years old, he became the youngest player to score over 60 points in a game, finishing with 70 against the Boston Celtics. In fact, he's pretty average. Its something thats not too late to learn because, at the end of the day, this is what makes up me. He said he didnt really experience Mexican culture growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, except for visits to his grandfathers home or when his mother would cook some Mexican dishes for her children. [156] Booker was named an All-Star along with teammate for the third year in a row alongside teammate Chris Paul when reserves were announced on February 10. 13 Overall Devin Booker's rise from budding talent to blazing sharpshooter over the last few seasons has established him as one of the brightest stars in the league, and more importantly lifted his team into the postseason for back-to-back years. Beating . us, High School: He stands at 6 ft 5 in (1.96m) Devin Booker Weight Unlike height which is quite stable for long periods, weights on the other hand changes from time to time. [24] In the announcement, the paper reported that Booker held scholarship offers from Ole Miss, Alabama, Georgetown, Michigan and South Alabama. Devin Booker attended Moss Point in Moss Point, Mississippi and Kentucky. Around the time that the boys left Grand Rapids, with Booker off to live with his father and Wade going to college, the family learned that Powell has Microdeletion syndrome, a genetic chromosomal disorder, the publication wrote in 2016. He found a role model in his father and started practicing basketball in school. [138] Two days later, Booker passed Dan Majerle for 10th place in the Suns all-time scoring list in a 123101 loss to the New Orleans Pelicans. [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. Devin Booker's height is 6 feet 5 inches and his body weight is 93 kilograms. [6][96] Devin is the only child of his father, Melvin Booker, a former professional basketball player. Do you have a sports website? Devin Booker is an Americanprofessional basketball player who plays as the shooting guard for the Phoenix Sunsof the National Basketball Association (NBA). [169] On December 17, Booker scored a season-high 58 points in a 118114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. [9] Booker was born and raised in Grand Rapids, living with his mother, who is reportedly of Mexican and Puerto Rican descent[10][6] while his African-American father pursued a professional basketball career internationally. [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. He tied Charles Barkley's franchise record for most 40-point playoff games with five. Wade attended Western Michigan University and obtained a business administration degree. [62] In May, Booker participated in the South Mississippi All-Star Basketball Showcase leading the Home team with 43 points, including a three-pointer to send the game into overtime, in a 114106 win against the Away team. 206lb (93kg) . The point guard attended the University of Missouri and was the Big Eight Conference Player of the Year in 1994, his senior year, according to Andscape. Devin Booker Net Worth 2023 : Age, Birthday, Height, Family, Bio, Facts, Career, Biography . 159K views 9 months ago This Date in NBA History, March 24, 2012, Devin Booker put up a career-high of 70 PTS. [45] He took an official visit to the University of Kentucky on the weekend of September 9 to watch an alumni exhibition game; fellow 2014 prospects Jahlil Okafor and Tyler Ulis also attended. 0:03. Devin was immensely attached to his father. [Myas] always saying, Im your little sister, shouldnt you let me win? Booker recounted with a grin. Current NBA players Devin Booker (15 years old), Zach LaVine, D'Angelo Russell, Julius Randle, Andrew Wiggins, Christian Wood putting work back in 2012 with . Position Shooting Guard Shirt Number Phoenix Suns - 1 Build Athletic Height 6 ft 5 in or 195.5 cm Weight 93 kg or 205 lbs Devin Booker during a match as seen in November 2016 (Keith Allison / Flickr / CC BY-SA 2.0) Girlfriend / Spouse [164], On July 7, 2022, Booker agreed to a four-year, $224 million maximum contract extension with the Suns;[165] the same day, he was announced as one of the cover stars of NBA 2K23. Devin Booker is one of the top players in the league. [107], On December 6, he was ruled out for up to three weeks after sustaining a left adductor strain the previous night against the Toronto Raptors. Devin Booker | Age and Height The basketballer is 26-years old as of October 30, 2023. [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. Right, Born: This streak broke a franchise record for most consecutive 30+ point games in a row, beating a record previously set by Charlie Scott twice and Charles Barkley once. I remember dropping him off at school that day and staying about an hour to make sure he had his classes scheduled correct, Booker Sr. told Andscape.
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