History of Devin Booker in Timeline

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

1983: Reference to 1983-84 NBA Season

Starting December 28, 2019 through January 7, 2020, Devin Booker had a streak of 30-plus points and 6-plus assists, and was 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

1988: Moss Point Record Set

In 1988, Litterial Green set the Moss Point record for most points in a game, a record that Devin Booker later approached.

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 Competed in Three-Point Contest

In 1991, Dennis Scott was one of the rookies to compete in the Three-Point Contest.

1991: Donald Williams' Record

In late December, during the HighSchoolOT.com Invitational, Donald Williams set a record of 115 total points in 1991.

1992: Othella Harrington's All-Star Game Performance

In 1992, Othella Harrington scored 31 points in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, a record Devin Booker tied in 2014.

1993: First NBA Finals Since 1993

In Game 6 of the Conference Finals, Booker dropped 22 points in a 130–103 victory over the Clippers, to lead the Suns to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993.

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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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 set the Suns franchise record with 26 points in a quarter, a record later tied by Devin Booker in 2017.

2003: Amar'e Stoudemire Named to All-Rookie Team

In 2003, Amar'e Stoudemire was the last Suns player before Devin Booker to be named to the NBA All-Rookie Team.

2004: Kyle Korver Competed in Three-Point Contest

In 2004, Kyle Korver was one of the rookies to compete in the Three-Point Contest.

2006: David Booker's Scoring Record

In 2006, David Booker set a scoring record at Moss Point with 2,251 points, which Devin Booker later surpassed.

2009: 8-Game Winning Streak

In the 2020 NBA Bubble, as of August 11, 2020, Devin Booker helped the Suns reached an 8–0 record, the first time since the 2009-10 season they had an 8-game winning streak.

2010: Playoff Berth

Booker and Chris Paul helped Phoenix clinch their first playoff berth since 2010.

2010: Stephen Curry Competed in Three-Point Contest

In 2010, Stephen Curry was one of the rookies to compete in the Three-Point Contest.

2010: First Western Conference Finals Appearance Since 2010

In Game 4 against the Denver Nuggets in the Conference Semifinals, Booker dropped 34 points and 11 rebounds in a 125–118 victory, leading the Suns to a 4–0 series sweep over the Nuggets for their first Western Conference Finals appearance since 2010.

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.

2013: Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year

In March 2013, Devin Booker was named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year, recognizing his outstanding performance throughout the year.

November 2, 2014: Exhibition Game Performance

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

2014: Kentucky Statistics and Honors

During the 2014-15 season, Devin Booker averaged 10.0 points for Kentucky and subsequently earned SEC Sixth Man of the Year, All-Freshman Team and All-SEC Second Team honors.

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: All-Star Game Participation

In 2014, Devin Booker participated in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, McDonald's All-American Game, and Jordan Brand Classic, showcasing his skills among top players.

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.

2014: Western Conference Player of the Week

On February 15, 2021, Devin Booker was named the Western Conference Player of the Week for the first time in his career for the week of February 8–14, 2021, becoming the first Suns player to get the award since Goran Dragić in 2014.

April 9, 2015: NBA Draft Declaration

On April 9, 2015, Devin Booker declared for the NBA draft, foregoing his remaining college eligibility after playing for Kentucky.

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 NBA draft, marking the beginning of his professional career.

2015: Drafted by Phoenix Suns

In 2015, Devin Booker was drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the NBA draft after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats.

January 2, 2016: Season-High Score

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

January 19, 2016: 32 Points Against Indiana Pacers

On January 19, 2016, Booker scored 32 points against the Indiana Pacers, setting a Suns' rookie record with six three-pointers.

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.

2016: Played on USA Select Team

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

2016: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2016, Devin Booker was named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and finished fourth in Rookie of the Year voting. He is the first Suns player to be named to the All-Rookie Team since Amar'e Stoudemire in 2003.

January 12, 2017: Suns Franchise Record

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

November 6, 2017: Reaching 3,000 Career Points

On November 6, 2017, Devin Booker scored 18 points in a loss against the Brooklyn Nets, reaching 3,000 career points and becoming the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach this milestone.

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.

July 7, 2018: Signing Contract Extension

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

November 23, 2019: Near Triple-Double

On November 23, 2019, Devin Booker recorded 35 points, a career-high 12 rebounds, and 9 assists in a win over the Minnesota Timberwolves, almost achieving a triple-double.

December 27, 2019: 30-Plus Point Streak

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

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.

January 7, 2020: End of 30-Point Streak

On January 7, 2020, Devin Booker's streak of seven straight games with over 30 points came to an end. During the streak from December 28 until January 7, he was 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: All-Star Selection

On February 13, 2020, Devin Booker was named an NBA All-Star as an injury replacement for Damian Lillard, and he also replaced Lillard in the Three Point Contest, finishing as the runner-up.

February 2020: Named Olympic team finalist

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

June 2020: Began relationship with Kendall Jenner

In June 2020, Devin Booker started a relationship with Kendall Jenner.

August 11, 2020: Breaking Franchise Record

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

2020: Starting Five foundation donation plan

As of 2020, Devin Booker's charitable foundation, the 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, who has microdeletion syndrome.

2020: Olympic Gold Medal

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

January 22, 2021: Reaching 8,000 Career Points and Hamstring Strain

On January 22, 2021, Devin Booker reached 8,000 career points in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, also straining his left hamstring during overtime.

February 8, 2021: Season-High 36 Points

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

November 29, 2021: Western Conference Player of the Week

On November 29, 2021, Devin Booker was named the Player of the Week in the Western Conference for Week 6 of the season, during which the Suns achieved 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: NBA Finals with the Suns

In 2021, Devin Booker played a crucial role in leading the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals.

2021: 2021 NBA Finals

In the 2021 NBA Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks, Booker averaged 27.3 points, 5.6 rebounds, and 4.5 assists. He became the third player in NBA history to have back-to-back 40 point games in the Finals. However, the Suns would lose to the Bucks in six games.

January 17, 2022: Second Player of the Week Award

On January 17, 2022, Devin Booker received the Western Conference Player of the Week honor again for his performance during Week 13.

March 24, 2022: Season-High and 11,000 Points

On March 24, 2022, Devin Booker scored a season-high 49 points and reached 11,000 career points, becoming the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to reach that milestone.

July 7, 2022: Contract Extension and NBA 2K23 Cover

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

October 2022: Ended relationship with Kendall Jenner

In October 2022, Devin Booker's relationship with Kendall Jenner ended.

2022: All-NBA First Team Honors

In 2022, Devin Booker earned All-NBA First Team honors following a franchise-best 64-win season with the Phoenix Suns.

February 7, 2023: Return from Groin Strain

On February 7, 2023, Devin Booker returned to the lineup after missing the previous 21 games with a left groin strain, scoring 19 points in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.

November 17, 2023: 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: 52-Point Game

On January 19, 2024, Devin Booker scored 52 points, with 25 of those coming in the first quarter, in a win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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".

2024: Named to Olympic team

Devin Booker was named to the 2024 Olympic team for the 2024 Paris Olympics.

2024: Starting 75 Games

During the 2024–25 NBA season, Devin Booker started 75 games for Phoenix, averaging 25.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, and a career-high 7.1 assists.

2024: Second Olympic Gold Medal

In 2024, Devin Booker secured his second gold medal with the U.S. Olympic team.

February 3, 2025: Most Career Points in Suns History

On February 3, 2025, Devin Booker surpassed Walter Davis for the most career points in Suns franchise history.

July 9, 2025: Contract Extension

On July 9, 2025, Devin Booker and the Suns agreed to a two-year max extension worth $145 million.

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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