History of Devin Booker in Timeline

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

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 sets Suns' previous 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 competed in the Three-Point Contest.

1991: Donald Williams' Record

In late December, Booker's 111 total points over those three games fell just four short of Donald Williams' 1991 record for the event.

1992: Othella Harrington's Record

In the 2014 Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, Booker's 31 points tied Othella Harrington's 1992 performance for the most ever scored by a Mississippi player in the event.

1994: Father Named Big Eight Player of the Year

In 1994, Melvin Booker, Devin Booker's father, 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 Second-Year Streak

During the 1999–2000 NBA season, Vince Carter had a 23-game run as a second-year player where he scored at least 20 points

2000: Vince Carter's Second-Year Streak

During the 1999–2000 NBA season, Vince Carter had a 23-game run as a second-year player where he scored at least 20 points

2002: Stephon Marbury's Previous Record

In 2002, Stephon Marbury set 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 as a member of the All-Rookie Team.

2004: Kyle Korver Competed in Three-Point Contest

In 2004, Kyle Korver competed in the Three-Point Contest.

2006: David Booker's Scoring Record

In 2006, David Booker (no relation) set a scoring mark of 2,251 points for Moss Point.

2010: Stephen Curry Competed in Three-Point Contest

In 2010, Stephen Curry competed 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.

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: Named Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year

In March 2013, Devin Booker was named the Mississippi Gatorade Player of the Year and in April, he became the second player to win the Sun Herald Player of the Year Award in consecutive seasons.

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: Participated in Basketball Camps

During the Summer of 2013, Devin 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: 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.

November 6, 2017: Booker reaches 3,000 career points

On November 6, 2017, Devin Booker scored 18 points in a game against the Brooklyn Nets, reaching 3,000 career points and becoming the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to achieve 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 Taco Bell Skills Challenge.

March 14, 2018: Booker injures his hand in practice

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

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.

2019: Bought House in Paradise Valley

In 2019, Devin Booker purchased a 5,590 square foot house in Paradise Valley, Arizona, for $3.5 million.

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 13, 2020: Booker named All-Star and Three Point Contest replacement

On February 13, 2020, Devin Booker was named an All-Star as an injury replacement for Damian Lillard. He also replaced Lillard in the Three Point Contest.

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: 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.

January 22, 2021: Booker reaches 8,000 career points

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

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.

November 29, 2021: Booker named Player of the Week in the Western Conference

On November 29, 2021, Devin Booker was named the Player of the Week in the Western Conference for his performance during Week 6 of the season.

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.

January 17, 2022: Booker receives second Player of the Week honor

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

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.

October 2022: Ended Relationship with Kendall Jenner

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

2022: Earned All-NBA First Team Honors

In 2022, Devin Booker earned All-NBA First Team honors after a franchise-best 64-win season.

February 7, 2023: Booker returns to lineup after injury

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: Booker records career-high 15 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 of those coming in the first quarter, in a 123–109 win over the New Orleans Pelicans.

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

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