Childhood and Education Journey of Devin Booker in Timeline

An overview of the childhood and early education of Devin Booker, highlighting the experiences that shaped the journey.

Devin Booker is a highly accomplished American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. After a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats, where he was named SEC Sixth Man of the Year, he was drafted 13th overall by the Suns in 2015. Booker has since become the Suns' all-time leading scorer and has been selected as an NBA All-Star four times, in addition to earning two All-NBA selections. He has won gold medals as a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in both 2020 and 2024, establishing himself as one of the league's premier players.

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

1991: Dennis Scott in Three-Point Contest

In 1991, Dennis Scott competed in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest.

1994: Melvin Booker named Big Eight Player of the Year

In 1994, Devin Booker's father, Melvin Booker, was named the Big Eight Player of the Year while a point guard at Missouri.

October 30, 1996: Devin Booker's birth

On October 30, 1996, Devin Armani Booker was born. He would grow to become a professional basketball player.

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1999: Vince Carter's 23-game run

During the 1999-2000 season, Vince Carter had a 23-game streak of scoring at least 20 points.

2000: Vince Carter's 23-game run

During the 1999-2000 season, Vince Carter had a 23-game streak of scoring at least 20 points.

2002: Stephon Marbury's franchise record

In 2002, Stephon Marbury held the Suns franchise record for most points in a quarter with 26 points.

2003: Amar'e Stoudemire on All-Rookie Team

In 2003, Amar'e Stoudemire was named to the NBA All-Rookie Team as a member of the Phoenix Suns.

2004: Kyle Korver in Three-Point Contest

In 2004, Kyle Korver competed in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest.

2010: Stephen Curry in Three-Point Contest

In 2010, Stephen Curry competed in the NBA All-Star Weekend's Three-Point Contest.

August 2011: Enrolled at Moss Point High School

In August 2011, Devin Booker moved to Mississippi and enrolled at Moss Point High School, where his father was hired as an assistant coach.

August 2013: Narrowed college choices

In August 2013, Devin Booker narrowed his list of potential college choices to Florida, Missouri, Michigan, Michigan State, and Kentucky.

November 2, 2014: Exhibition game against Pikeville

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

2014: Recruiting and Scholarship Offers

By the end of Moss Point's season in 2014, Devin Booker held scholarship offers from several universities and was ranked as a top prospect.

2014: Kentucky Basketball Season

During the 2014-15 season, Devin Booker averaged 10.0 points per game for Kentucky.

2014: Participated in Nike Global Challenge

In 2014, Devin Booker participated against international competition at the Nike Global Challenge.

2014: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game

In 2014, Devin Booker played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, scoring a game-high 31 points and being named MVP for Mississippi, tying a record set in 1992.

2019: Bought house in Paradise Valley

In 2019, Devin Booker bought a 5,590 sq ft house in Paradise Valley, Arizona, for $3.5 million.

2020: Charitable Foundation

As of 2020, Devin Booker's charitable foundation, Starting Five, planned to donate $500,000 to Phoenix charities per year for 5 years, granting 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 due to his support for his younger half-sister.

May 3, 2024: Added to Call of Duty as Playable Operator

On May 3, 2024, Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III added Devin Booker as a playable operator for Warzone. The pack was released as "Tracer Pack: D Book Was Here bundle".