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 prominent American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. He was drafted 13th overall in 2015 after a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats. Booker's achievements include four NBA All-Star selections and two All-NBA team selections. He holds the title of the Suns' all-time leading scorer. Internationally, Booker has secured gold medals with the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in both 2020 and 2024.

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

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 playing as a point guard at Missouri.

October 30, 1996: Devin Booker's Birth

On October 30, 1996, Devin Armani Booker was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns.

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August 2011: Enrollment at Moss Point High School

In August 2011, Devin Booker moved to Mississippi and enrolled at Moss Point High School after his father's retirement from professional basketball.

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.

2014: Participated in Basketball Camps

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.

2014: Kentucky Scholarship Offer

In April 2014, after watching Devin Booker play, Kentucky coach John Calipari offered him a scholarship to play for the university's basketball team.

2016: Offseason Training and Summer League

During the 2016 offseason, Devin Booker trained at UCLA, was invited to practice against Team USA, and played in the Las Vegas Summer League.

March 14, 2018: Hand Injury

On March 14, 2018, Devin Booker jammed his right hand in practice, leading to surgery to repair the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint, which ruled him out for six weeks.

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: 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, who has microdeletion syndrome.

May 3, 2024: Added as playable operator in Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III

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