Career Timeline of Devin Booker: Major Achievements and Milestones

From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Devin Booker made an impact.

Devin Booker is a prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. Following a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats, where he was named SEC Sixth Man of the Year, Booker was drafted 13th overall in the 2015 NBA draft by the Suns. He has since become a four-time All-Star, a two-time All-NBA selection, and the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading scorer. Booker also secured gold medals as a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in both 2020 and 2024.

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Full Timeline Early Life & Education Career & Achievements Success & Recognition

November 2, 2014: Exhibition Game Performance

On November 2, 2014, in Kentucky's first exhibition game against the University of Pikeville, Devin Booker was the team's second leading scorer with 16 points.

2014: Recruiting Interest and Kentucky Scholarship Offer

In 2014, Devin Booker held scholarship offers from multiple universities, including Duke, North Carolina, and Florida. He later received a scholarship offer from Kentucky coach John Calipari after playing in the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League circuit.

2014: Kentucky Statistics

In 2014, Devin Booker played 38 games for Kentucky where he averaged 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 21.5 minutes per game.

April 9, 2015: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 9, 2015, Devin Booker declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his final three years of college eligibility, along with several Kentucky teammates.

June 25, 2015: Drafted by Phoenix Suns

On June 25, 2015, Devin Booker was selected as the thirteenth overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2015 NBA draft.

2015: Drafted by Phoenix Suns

In 2015, Devin Booker was drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the NBA draft.

January 2, 2016: Season-High Scoring Game

On January 2, 2016, Devin Booker scored a then season-high 21 points in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.

2016: Offseason Training and Summer League

During the offseason of 2016, Devin Booker trained with head coach Earl Watson and former NBA player Baron Davis at UCLA, was invited to be on the select team that practices against Team USA in preparation for the Summer Olympics, and played two games for the Suns during the Las Vegas Summer League.

2016: Participated in Rising Stars Challenge and Three-Point Contest

In 2016, Devin Booker participated for Team USA in the Rising Stars Challenge and competed in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest.

2016: Played on USA Select Team

In 2016, Devin Booker played on the USA Select Team, training against the 2016 U.S. Olympic team.

2016: Rookie Season Achievements

Throughout the month of March 2016, Devin Booker led all rookies in points and assists per game. On April 9, he reached 1,014 points for the season. Booker finished fourth in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors.

January 12, 2017: Franchise Record

On January 12, 2017, Devin Booker scored 28 fourth-quarter points, to set the Suns franchise record for most points in a quarter, previously held by Stephon Marbury's 26 points in 2002.

2017: Rising Stars Challenge and Skills Challenge

In 2017, Devin Booker was named to the U.S. Team for the Rising Stars Challenge, and was invited to take part in the Taco Bell Skills Challenge.

July 7, 2018: Booker signs a five-year contract extension with the Suns

On July 7, 2018, Devin Booker signed a five-year, $158 million maximum contract extension with the Phoenix Suns.

November 23, 2019: Booker records near triple-double against Timberwolves

On November 23, 2019, Devin Booker almost achieved a triple-double, scoring 35 points, grabbing a career-high 12 rebounds, and dishing out 9 assists in a win against the Minnesota Timberwolves.

December 27, 2019: Booker begins streak of 30-point games

From December 27, 2019, Devin Booker began a streak of seven straight games scoring over 30 points, breaking a franchise record.

January 7, 2020: Booker continues 30-point, 6-assist streak

On January 7, 2020, Devin Booker continued a streak that made him the only player since the 1983-84 NBA season to record six straight performances of 30-plus points and 6-plus assists with 47% shooting efficiency.

February 2020: Named Olympic Team Finalist

In February 2020, Devin Booker was named as a finalist to play on the 2020 Olympic team.

August 11, 2020: Booker breaks franchise record for most 30-plus-point games

On August 11, 2020, in the NBA Bubble, Devin Booker scored 35 points against the Philadelphia 76ers, breaking a franchise record set by Walter Davis for the most games of 30-plus points scored with the team.

2020: Starting Five Foundation Donations

As of 2020, Devin Booker planned to donate $500,000 per year for 5 years to Phoenix charities through his Starting Five foundation, which grants five nonprofit organizations $100,000 each.

2020: Named Special Olympics Global Ambassador

In 2020, Devin Booker was named a global ambassador to the Special Olympics to support his younger half-sister.

2020: Won Gold Medal with U.S. Olympic Team

In 2020, Devin Booker won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.

February 8, 2021: Booker scores season-high 36 points

On February 8, 2021, Devin Booker scored a season-high 36 points in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

2021: Won Olympic Gold Medal

In 2021, Devin Booker and Team USA secured the Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.

2021: Helped Lead Suns to NBA Finals

In 2021, Devin Booker helped lead the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals.

March 24, 2022: Booker scores season-high 49 points and becomes the fourth-youngest player to reach 11,000 points

On March 24, 2022, Devin Booker scored a season-high 49 points in a victory over the Denver Nuggets, becoming the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to score 11,000 points.

July 7, 2022: Booker agrees to contract extension and becomes cover star for NBA 2K23

On July 7, 2022, Devin Booker agreed to a four-year, $224 million maximum contract extension with the Suns. He was also announced as one of the cover stars of NBA 2K23 on the same day.