Thats for you guys and everybody else. Devin Booker went for a team-high 32 points, Deandre Ayton and Chris Paul contributed double-doubles and the Phoenix Suns, with injured newcomer Kevin Durant cheering them on from the bench, [148] In Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets in the Conference Semifinals, Booker dropped 34 points and 11 rebounds in a 125118 victory, leading the Suns to a 40 series sweep over the Nuggets for their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2010. 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. Email Jon Hale atjahale@courier-journal.com; Follow him on Twitter at@JonHale_CJ. After playing college basketball for one season with the Kentucky Wildcats,[1][2] Booker was selected by the Suns in the first round of the 2015 NBA draft with the 13th overall pick. @KDTrey5 pic.twitter.com/mAgwEOAg80, Me7o World (@MeloCentral) February 21, 2023. The SPORTS REFERENCE and STATHEAD trademarks are owned exclusively by Sports Reference LLC. Or write about sports? [129] From December 27, 2019 until January 7, 2020, Booker scored over 30 points in seven straight games, including a 40-point performance in a loss against the Memphis Grizzlies on January 5. On June 25, 2015, Booker was selected as the thirteenth overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2015 NBA draft. It's just I had to fit in with the team, and that was part of sacrificing. [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. School: Kentucky (Men) Draft: Phoenix Suns, 1st [64], After a standout 15-point, 6-rebound, 7-assist game against Boston University, Booker posted a then-season-high 18 points in a November 23 win against Montana State. [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. Booker became the third-youngest player in NBA history at 19 years, 81 days old to record a 30-point game, behind LeBron James and Kevin Durant, as well as the youngest Suns player to score 30 or more points in a game. [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. So, Im looking forward to being around him., Safe to say @KDTrey5 is excited to play with @DevinBook. Before the season, I wasn't even thinking about the NBA honestly, Booker said in the spring of 2015 after declaring for the draft. [36] For the year, he averaged 29.7 points, eight rebounds and four assists per game while carrying a 3.81 grade point average. [108][109] On December 26, in a 9997 win over the Memphis Grizzlies, Booker scored 32 points in his return. Devin Booker, Jrue Holiday and Khris Middleton will switch from NBA Finals adversaries to Team USA teammates in the span of a few hours. [139] On February 8, 2021, Booker scored a season-high 36 points in a 119113 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers. [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. 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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. 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. He does seem excited about the opportunity to play alongside his new teammate Devin Booker as well. 5 and No. Do you have a blog? 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. During a recent edition of his podcast, The ETCs, Durant spoke about how excited he is to play with Booker. He also replaced Lillard in the Three Point Contest, an event he had previously won, and finished as the runner-up behind Buddy Hield. [175] In 2021, Booker and Team USA won the Olympic gold medal in men's basketball. Dont shy away from it. Thats a perfectly buttoned-up answer to what was a very simple, but also very good, question. But I'll be honest, we had no idea he'd be able to do this much, this quickly. The Harrison twins struggled down the stretch in the loss, but Booker was exposed defensively in a matchup with Wisconsin star Sam Dekker. CEO In February 2020, he was named a finalist to play on the 2020 United States men's Olympic basketball team. I wish I could have shown more to the Kentucky fans, but at the end of the day, I feel like I'm in a great situation and we made a lot of memories here.. Julius Randle scored a team-best 23 points for the Knicks in the win. Bowie was later awarded an honorary medal from President Jimmy Carter after the United States elected to boycott the 1980 Moscow Games. [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. [3] In 2019, at 22 years old, Booker became the youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 50-point games.[4]. Booker signed with UK as a five-star prospect in 2014 but was the lowest-ranked of the Wildcats four commitments in a class ranked No. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports With each passing day, Kevin Durant is nearing his return to the NBA. Durant and Booker have had experience playing together, as they were both a part of Team USA two summers ago, winning a Gold Medal at the Tokyo Olympics. home/away, monthly, etc More Devin Booker Basketball Reference pages, 2022-23 Suns 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. I stuck with it, and obviously it played out well. 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 [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. (33-29, 4th place in NBA Western Conference). 12) and point guard Tyler Ulis (No. Towns was the best player on a UK team that won its first 38 games. LEXINGTON There will be a distinct Kentucky flavor to the U.S. mens basketball team taking the court for the Tokyo Olympics. Getty During. [140] He later matched his season-high for points on February 13 in a 120111 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. Kevin Durant might be the best basketball player on the planet when hes healthy. His IQ for the game. Tokyo Olympics:UK rifle duo Will Shaner and Mary Tucker finally gets shot at Olympic gold. Our reasoning for presenting offensive logos. Subscribe to Stathead Basketball: Get your first month FREEYour All-Access Ticket to the Basketball Reference Database. He was Kentuckys third leading scorer at 10.0 points per game, which is notable because Booker never started at game at Kentucky; he only averaged 21.5 minutes a game as a bench LEXINGTON When Anthony Davis finished his one season of NBA prep at Kentucky, few would have had trouble imagining he would quickly develop into one of the best players in the NBA. [41] His fellow participants in the NBPA camp voted him to the camp's 10-man all-star team. I think in Devin's case, it was the opposite of that. Booker is the son of Veronica Gutirrez, a cosmetologist,[6] and Melvin Booker, who was named the 1994 Big Eight Player of the Year while a point guard at Missouri. [24] In the announcement, the paper reported that Booker held scholarship offers from Ole Miss, Alabama, Georgetown, Michigan and South Alabama. 2 nationally. [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. Moss Point in Moss Point, Mississippi, Draft: Management Consulting Company. Boyd is second in scoring on the team at 13.3 points per game and assists at 2.5 per game. A three-point champion, gold medalist, and three time all-star, Booker is poised to take over as a face of the league. 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. I always joke with Cal, talking about he holds me back. [56] He averaged 30.9 points per game in his senior season and finished his three-year career at Moss Point with 2,518 points. 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 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. Rupp was named an assistant coach for the squad. [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. They are involved in a huge Western Conference playoff race, and if they want to earn a good seed, they need to finish strong. This is already funny, but it gets even funnier because you know hes dead serious. No-Trouble Returns upon All The Suns did everything within the rules. [167] On November 30, Booker scored a then season-high 51 points in just three quarters on 20-of-25 shooting from the field in a 132113 win over the Chicago Bulls. It could start with Jalen Duren. UK rifle duo Will Shaner and Mary Tucker finally gets shot at Olympic gold, Your California Privacy Rights / Privacy Policy. Durant, unfortunately, hasn't suited up for the Phoenix Suns just yet. 1 Kentucky beats Montana State 8628", "Moss Point's Devin Booker gets 19 points, including 5 3-pointers, as No. Powered by. [116][117], On September 10, he was ruled out for six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in his right hand after he jammed it in practice on March 14, 2018. On April 9, 2015, Booker declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility. 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. ", On January 2, 2016, Booker scored a then season-high 21 points in a 142119 loss to the Sacramento Kings. Theyll have a good shot to win a title because of it. [63], In Kentucky's first exhibition game against the University of Pikeville on November 2, 2014, Booker was the team's second leading scorer with 16 points on 6-of-9 shooting, including two three-pointers; he also had three assists. February 26, 2023. The stakes weren't quite as high on Sunday, but the deciding play was eerily similar. ESPN grades are on a 100-point scale. Heres what he had to say when asked whether the Suns were a super-team. [153] On July 14, Booker broke Rick Barry's 54 year old record of most points in first NBA playoff appearance with 601. [124] On March 25, he scored 59 points in a 12592 loss to the Utah Jazz. In the Wisconsin game, a lot of mismatches where I was getting scored on, but that's just going to come with getting stronger, Booker said after declaring for the draft a few weeks later. Devin Booker attended Moss Point in Moss Point, Mississippi and Kentucky. [92] Booker scored a career-highs of 38 points and 39 points on November 4[93] and 6. His 16-game streak is the second-longest by any first-year or second-year player since Vince Carter had a 23-game run as a second-year player during the 19992000 season. [158] He finished the week averaging 37.3 points and 6.3 assists per game and was named the Week 23 Western Conference Player of the Week. [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. [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 | Kentucky Wildcats | College Basketball | Yahoo! Davis played in his Olympics shortly after leading Kentucky to the 2012 national championship before he made his NBA debut. He received the honor again on January 17, 2022 for his efforts during Week 13. Where was Devin Booker born? 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. Embrace that, Book. pic.twitter.com/NFZHTuoLXV, Boardroom (@boardroom) February 28, 2023. Choose Player. Having reliable, timely support is essential for uninterrupted business operations. Current Team: Phoenix Suns. 19) were also given higher billing than Booker (No. WebThe Official Store of the Devin Booker Kentucky Jersey for College. [9], Booker was limited to just 14 points, with no field goals made in the second half, in a 5755 win over Gautier High School in the opening round of the Division 7-5A tournament. 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. We loved his character and work ethic, his size and his shooting ability stood out. And being around somebody that works like that and cares about the game like that is only going to help me." However, based on Durants recent comments at All-Star weekend. [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. [37] He was named to the Division 7-5A All-Division team and was the division's MVP. When was Devin Booker born? Phoenix held a three point lead, the largest lead of either Durant, unfortunately, hasn't suited up for the Phoenix Suns just yet. Logos were compiled by the amazing SportsLogos.net. After one season with the Wildcats, he declared for the 2015 NBA Draft. Join our linker program. Draft: 2015, Round 1, No. [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. The presence of Booker, Adebayo and Johnson could be a good omen as well as every U.S. Olympic team that has included a current or former Kentucky player has won the gold medal. Copyright 2000-2023 Sports Reference LLC. 18 prospect, commits to Kentucky", "Mississippi guard Booker commits to Kentucky", "Devin Booker Scores Franchise Record 70 Points Phoenix Suns", "At 22 years old, Devin Booker is the youngest player in NBA history with consecutive 50-point games", "Meet the Cats: Kentucky's Devin Booker benefits from belief in dad", "Moss Point's Devin Booker has the name and the game", The Focus News: CELEBRITY What race and ethnicity is Devin Booker? We have tools and resources that can help you use sports data. The Phoenix Suns will be led by cover athlete Devin Booker, who is rated as a 91 overall player in the game. How tall is Devin Booker? Now, if its more important that I get 25 shots a game and I start and Im playing 35 minutes a game versus my draft position, Calipari said. Story Links TUSKEGEE, Ala. __ Golden Tiger senior guards Gregg Boyd (Seat Pleasant, Md.) However, the 2020 Summer Olympics were postponed into 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. [12][174] He played on the 2016 USA Select Team that trained against the 2016 U.S. Olympic team. Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns warms up before the game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Phoenix Suns Arena on March 18, 2021 in Phoenix, Arizona. Height: 6-6 Instagram: Player stats broken down into various categories; i.e. [166] On November 18, Booker scored 49 points alongside 8 rebounds and 10 assists in a 134133 loss to the Utah Jazz. Thats my main focus.. 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. 1 overall after one season at Kentucky. Ltd. Design & Developed by:Total IT Software Solutions Pvt. In these cases, the average was taken. Yes, he does have a shoe deal with Nike. Tokyo Olympics:Who are the all-time greatest Olympians from Kentucky? [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. Booker was excellent as usual with 25 points, eight rebounds, five assists and three steals. [110] Booker then missed four games in early February with a left hip contusion. [41] After watching Booker play for the first time in the league's opening weekend, Kentucky coach John Calipari offered Booker a scholarship. dramatic run to the national championship game, turned down an offer from the Cleveland Cavaliers, How will NIL law help UK recruiting? [84] Booker finished fourth in the 2016 NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting[85] and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors. Hometown: Grand Rapids, Michigan and Moss Point, Mississippi. The Magic are coming off of a 101-93 victory against the Pelicans in their most recent outing on Monday. Learn more and register. I want to be the best version of myself. [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. The College Jersey Store consists of a significant selection of Kentucky Devin Booker Jerseys, such as Mens, Womens and Kids, swingman, limited, Authentic and throwback jerseys for all, Away Devin Booker Kentucky Jersey at Out Online Retail Outlet 24-7. Now, All Right Reserved 2014 Total IT Software Solutions Pvt. In his team's fifth game of the seasona 5232 loss to Gulfport High SchoolBooker scored more points than the rest of his t [176][177], Growing up in Michigan, Booker is a Detroit sports fan, frequently sporting attire from the Detroit Red Wings and Detroit Lions. 1996 [44] In August 2013, Booker narrowed his list of potential college choices to Florida, Missouri, Michigan, Michigan State, and Kentucky. Shoots: 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. [80], On March 3, Booker scored a then career-high 34 points in a loss to the Miami Heat,[81] On March 10, Booker recorded a career-high 35 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets. 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. Being a super-team is a great thing. 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. DOB: October 30, 1996. Experience: 7 Seasons. Data Provided By Sports Devin Yeah, most definitely, Durant said via @MeloCentral on Twitter when asked whether or not Anthony could still play in the NBA. [41] At the Under Armour Elite 24 showcase, he won the three-point shooting contest. Devin Booker You want to win when you go to college. How much does Devin Booker weigh? [97] He was named to the U.S. Its like stacking the deck against everyone else. With Durant paired next to Booker and Paul, they will have a serious chance to repeat that success and make a run to the Finals once again. [135], On January 22, 2021, Booker reached 8,000 points scored in a 130126 overtime loss to the Denver Nuggets, straining his left hamstring during that overtime. [113] Booker missed the Suns' final 12 games of the season with a right hand sprain. Durant, unfortunately, hasn't suited up for the Phoenix [87], During the offseason, Booker trained with head coach Earl Watson and former NBA player Baron Davis at UCLA,[88] was invited to be on the select team that practices against Team USA in preparation for the Summer Olympics,[89] and played two games for the Suns during the Las Vegas Summer League. Use without license or authorization is expressly prohibited. [63] He was named the game's MVP. All rights reserved. Devin Booker stats Last 5 games Basketball Career Averages Regular Season Stats Regular Season Stats Playoff Stats International Please check your email for a confirmation. However, based on Durants recent comments at All-Star weekend, theres a chance that the Suns could look to target 10-time NBA All-Star Carmelo Anthony to help bolster their bench. Devin Booker was a McDonalds All-American, which is one of the huge high-school basketball contests. The game tips off at 7:30 PM ET.The Knicks took care of business in their most recent game 109-94 against the Celtics on Monday. The Pistons got a team-high 23 points from James Wiseman in the loss.Want to watch this game? [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. On November 6, 2017, Booker scored 18 points in a 9892 loss to the Brooklyn Nets to reach 3,000 career points and the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to score 3,000 points, behind LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Carmelo Anthony. 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? [78][79] He made it to the final round of the event, where he finished third behind the "Splash Brothers" Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson (winner). [169] On December 17, Booker scored a season-high 58 points in a 118114 win over the New Orleans Pelicans. The Brooklyn Nets (34-26) will host Jrue Holiday and the Milwaukee Bucks (43-17) at Barclays Center on Tuesday, February 28. [38] In March, he was named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year for 2013, and in April, he became the second player ever to win the Sun Herald Player of the Year Award in consecutive seasons. All logos are the trademark & property of their owners and not Sports Reference LLC. [121][122] On January 24, Booker became the fifth youngest player in NBA history to reach 5,000 career points, behind LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Carmelo Anthony, and Dwight Howard. [55] Booker scored 42 points in the loss, including 26 in the fourth quarter. He is 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. Devin has done unbelievably well not just on the court but representing the franchise in the community as well. [72], "We thought he had a lot of potential. Question, Comment, Feedback, or Correction? 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