History of Devin Booker in Timeline
Devin Booker is a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns, drafted 13th overall in 2015 after a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats. A four-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection, he is the Suns' all-time leading scorer. Booker also secured gold medals with the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in 2020 and 2024, solidifying his status as one of the league's premier players. He was named SEC Sixth Man of the Year while playing college basketball.
1988: Moss Point Record Set
In 1988, Litterial Green set the Moss Point record for most points in a game.
March 24, 1990: Tom Chambers' Suns Scoring Record
On March 24, 1990, Tom Chambers held the Suns' previous scoring record with 60 points.
1991: Dennis Scott in Three-Point Contest
In 1991, Dennis Scott was a participant in the Three-Point Contest.
1991: HighSchoolOT.com Invitational Record
In 1991, Donald Williams set the record for the most total points at the HighSchoolOT.com Invitational.
1992: Othella Harrington's Record
In 1992, Othella Harrington set the record for the most ever scored by a Mississippi player in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game.
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 Born
On October 30, 1996, Devin Armani Booker was born. He is now a professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns.
1999: Vince Carter's Streak
During the 1999-2000 season, Vince Carter had a 23-game run as a second-year player.
2000: Vince Carter's Streak
During the 1999-2000 season, Vince Carter had a 23-game run as a second-year player.
2002: Stephon Marbury's 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 the last Suns player to be named as a member of the All-Rookie Team before Devin Booker.
2004: Kyle Korver in Three-Point Contest
In 2004, Kyle Korver was a participant in the Three-Point Contest.
2006: David Booker's Scoring Record
In 2006, David Booker set the Moss Point all-time career scoring leader mark with 2,251 points.
2010: Stephen Curry in Three-Point Contest
In 2010, Stephen Curry was a participant in the 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.
2013: Named Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year
In March 2013, Devin Booker was named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year. In April 2013, he became the second player ever to win the Sun Herald Player of the Year Award in consecutive seasons.
November 2, 2014: Debut Exhibition Game for Kentucky
On November 2, 2014, Devin Booker played his first exhibition game for Kentucky against the University of Pikeville, where he was the team's second leading scorer.
2014: Ranked as Top Prospect
By the end of Moss Point's season, in 2014, Booker held scholarship offers from multiple universities and was ranked as a top prospect by Rivals.com and ESPN.
2014: Participated in All-Star Games
In 2014, Devin Booker participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, the McDonald's All-American Game, and the Jordan Brand Classic.
2014: Played for Kentucky
In 2014, Devin Booker played 38 games for Kentucky. He averaged 10.0 points, 2.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists in 21.5 minutes per game.
2014: Attended Kentucky Alumni Exhibition Game
In September 2014, Devin Booker took an official visit to the University of Kentucky to watch an alumni exhibition game.
April 9, 2015: Declared for NBA Draft
On April 9, 2015, Devin Booker declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his final three years of college eligibility.
June 25, 2015: Drafted by the 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 after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.
January 2, 2016: Season-High 21 Points
On January 2, 2016, Devin Booker scored a then season-high 21 points in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.
January 19, 2016: Scored 32 Points vs. Indiana Pacers
On January 19, 2016, Devin Booker scored 32 points and set a Suns' rookie record with six three-pointers in a loss against the Indiana Pacers.
March 3, 2016: Career-High 34 Points
On March 3, 2016, Devin Booker scored a then-career-high 34 points in a loss to the Miami Heat.
March 10, 2016: Career-High 35 Points
On March 10, 2016, Devin Booker recorded a career-high 35 points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets.
April 9, 2016: Reached 1,000 Career Points
On April 9, 2016, Devin Booker reached 1,000 career points, making him the fourth-youngest player to reach this milestone.
2016: Named to NBA All-Rookie First Team
In 2016, Devin Booker finished fourth in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting and earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors.
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, finishing third.
2016: Played on USA Select Team
In 2016, Devin Booker played on the USA Select Team, training against the U.S. Olympic team.
2016: Training and Summer League
In 2016, Devin Booker trained with coaches and former NBA players, was invited to practice against Team USA, and played in the Las Vegas Summer League.
January 12, 2017: Set Suns Franchise Record
On January 12, 2017, Devin Booker set the Suns franchise record for most points in a quarter with 28 fourth-quarter points.
November 6, 2017: Booker Reaches 3,000 Career Points
On November 6, 2017, Devin Booker scored 18 points in a loss to the Brooklyn Nets, reaching 3,000 career points and becoming the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach this milestone.
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 2017 Taco Bell Skills Challenge.
March 14, 2018: Booker Injured, to Undergo Surgery
On March 14, 2018, Devin Booker jammed his right hand in practice and was later ruled out for six weeks after undergoing surgery to repair the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint in his right hand.
July 7, 2018: Booker Signs Contract Extension with Suns
On July 7, 2018, Devin Booker signed a five-year, $158 million maximum contract extension with the Suns.
November 23, 2019: Booker Almost Achieves Triple-Double
On November 23, 2019, Devin Booker nearly achieved a triple-double, recording 35 points, a career-high 12 rebounds, and 9 assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves.
December 27, 2019: Booker's Scoring Streak Begins
On December 27, 2019, Devin Booker began a streak of scoring over 30 points in seven straight games, breaking a franchise record.
2019: Bought house in Paradise Valley, Arizona
In 2019, Devin Booker bought a 5,590 square foot house in Paradise Valley, Arizona for $3.5 million.
January 7, 2020: Booker Continues Scoring Streak
On January 7, 2020, Devin Booker continued a streak from December 28th, making 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 13, 2020: Booker Named All-Star
On February 13, 2020, Devin Booker was named an All-Star as an injury replacement and participated in the Three Point Contest.
February 2020: Named Olympic team finalist
In February 2020, Devin Booker was named as a finalist for the 2020 U.S. Olympic team.
June 2020: Started Relationship with Kendall Jenner
In June 2020, Devin Booker began a relationship with Kendall Jenner.
August 11, 2020: Booker Breaks Franchise Record
On August 11, 2020, Devin Booker scored 35 points, breaking a franchise record for the most games of 30-plus points scored with the team, and helped the Suns reach an 8-0 record in the NBA Bubble.
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 Olympic Gold Medal
In 2020, Devin Booker won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.
2020: Starting Five foundation grants
In 2020, Devin Booker's charitable foundation, Starting Five, granted five nonprofit organizations $100,000 each, totaling $500,000 in donations to Phoenix charities per year for 5 years.
January 22, 2021: Booker Reaches 8,000 Career Points
On January 22, 2021, Devin Booker reached 8,000 career points in a game against the Denver Nuggets, where he also strained his left hamstring.
February 8, 2021: Booker Scores Season-High
On February 8, 2021, Devin Booker scored a season-high 36 points in a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
November 29, 2021: Booker Named Western Conference Player of the Week
On November 29, 2021, Devin Booker was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for his performance during Week 6, helping the Suns achieve a franchise-record 18-game winning streak.
2021: Won Olympic gold medal
In 2021, Devin Booker and Team USA won the Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.
2021: Led Suns to NBA Finals
In 2021, Devin Booker helped lead the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals.
January 17, 2022: Booker Receives Player of the Week Honor Again
On January 17, 2022, Devin Booker received the Western Conference Player of the Week honor again for his efforts during Week 13.
March 24, 2022: Booker Scores Season-High and Reaches 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 Announced as NBA 2K23 Cover Star
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.
October 2022: Ended Relationship with Kendall Jenner
In October 2022, Devin Booker ended his relationship with Kendall Jenner.
2022: All-NBA First Team Honors
In 2022, Devin Booker earned All-NBA First Team honors after a franchise-best 64-win season for the Phoenix Suns.
February 7, 2023: Booker Returns to Lineup
On February 7, 2023, Devin Booker returned to the lineup after missing 21 games due to a groin strain, contributing 19 points in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.
November 17, 2023: Booker Records Career-High Assists
On November 17, 2023, Devin Booker recorded 24 points and a career-high 15 assists in a win over the Utah Jazz.
January 19, 2024: Booker Scores 52 Points Against Pelicans
On January 19, 2024, Devin Booker scored 52 points, with 25 coming in the first quarter, in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.
May 3, 2024: Added to 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 in the "Tracer Pack: D Book Was Here bundle".
2024: Named to Olympic team for Paris Olympics
In 2024, Devin Booker was named to the Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.
2024: Won Olympic Gold Medal
In 2024, Devin Booker won a gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.
February 3, 2025: Booker Surpasses Walter Davis for Most Career Points
On February 3, 2025, Devin Booker surpassed Walter Davis for the most career points in Suns franchise history.
2025: Suns All-Time Leading Scorer
In 2025, at the age of 28, Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns’ all-time leading scorer.
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