History of Devin Booker in Timeline

Devin Booker is an American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns. Drafted 13th overall in 2015 after a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats, he quickly rose to prominence. Booker is a five-time NBA All-Star, a two-time All-NBA selection, and holds the distinction of being the Suns' all-time leading scorer. He has also achieved international success, securing gold medals with the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in 2020 and 2024.

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

1988: Litterial Green's Moss Point Record

In 1988, Litterial Green set the record for most points in a game at Moss Point High School.

March 24, 1990: Tom Chamber's Previous Scoring Record

On March 24, 1990, Tom Chambers held the Phoenix Suns' previous scoring record with 60 points.

1991: Dennis Scott Competed in Three-Point Contest

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

1991: Donald Williams' HighSchoolOT.com Invitational Record

In 1991, Donald Williams set a record at the HighSchoolOT.com Invitational, scoring 115 points.

1992: Othella Harrington's All-Star Game Performance

In 1992, Othella Harrington scored 31 points in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, setting a record for a Mississippi player that was later tied by Devin Booker in 2014.

1994: Melvin Booker 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 an American professional basketball player.

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1999: Vince Carter's Scoring Streak

During the 1999-2000 season, Vince Carter had a 23-game run as a second-year player scoring at least 20 points.

2000: Vince Carter's Scoring Streak

During the 1999-2000 season, Vince Carter had a 23-game run as a second-year player scoring at least 20 points.

2002: Stephon Marbury's Previous Record

In 2002, Stephon Marbury set the previous Suns franchise record of 26 points in a quarter, which was broken by Devin Booker in 2017.

2003: Amar'e Stoudemire All-Rookie Team

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

2004: Kyle Korver Competed in Three-Point Contest

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

January 2006: Kobe Bryant's 81-Point Game

In January 2006, Kobe Bryant scored 81 points, the highest-scoring game in the NBA until Devin Booker's 70-point game in 2017.

2006: David Booker's Moss Point Scoring Record

In 2006, David Booker set a Moss Point High School career scoring record with 2,251 points.

2010: Stephen Curry Competed in Three-Point Contest

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

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.

2010: First Suns duo since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire to be named All-Stars

On February 24, 2021, Booker was named an All-Star for the second year in a row. He and Chris Paul became the first Suns duo since Steve Nash and Amar'e Stoudemire in 2010 to be named All-Stars. The duo would also help Phoenix clinch their first playoff berth since 2010.

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. In April 2013, 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 an exhibition game against the University of Pikeville, Booker scored 16 points and had three assists for Kentucky.

2014: Recruiting Offers

By the end of Moss Point's season in 2014, Booker had received scholarship offers from multiple universities. He also played for the Alabama Challenge on the Nike Elite Youth Basketball League circuit.

2014: Kentucky Wildcats Season

During the 2014-15 season, Booker played 38 games for Kentucky, averaging 10.0 points. He earned SEC Sixth Man of the Year honors.

2014: Kevin Durant Skills Academy Participation

In 2014, Devin Booker participated in the Kevin Durant Skills Academy.

2014: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star Game MVP

In 2014, Devin Booker was named MVP of the Mississippi team in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game after scoring 31 points. He also participated in the McDonald's All-American Game.

2014: First Suns Player to win the award since Goran Dragić

On February 15, 2021, 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: Declared for NBA Draft

On April 9, 2015, Devin Booker declared for the NBA draft, forgoing his remaining college eligibility.

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.

2015: Near 9-Point Increment

In 2015, Booker ended the season averaging 22.1 points per game, a near 9-point increment from his 13.8 points in the 2015-16 season.

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 season-high 21 points in a loss to the Sacramento Kings.

2016: Training and Summer League

During the offseason of 2016, Booker trained with coaches and played in the Las Vegas Summer League. He retained his starting position with the Suns.

2016: Played on 2016 USA Select Team

In 2016, Devin Booker played on the 2016 USA Select Team, training 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.

January 12, 2017: Franchise Record for Most Points in a Quarter

On January 12, 2017, Devin Booker scored 28 fourth-quarter points, setting a Suns franchise record for most points in a quarter.

November 6, 2017: 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.

March 14, 2018: Hand Injury

On March 14, 2018, Devin Booker jammed his right hand in practice, resulting in surgery to repair the fifth metacarpophalangeal joint.

July 7, 2018: Signed 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: Near Triple-Double

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

December 27, 2019: 30-plus Point Streak

Starting on December 27, 2019, Devin Booker began a streak of scoring over 30 points in seven straight games, ending January 7, 2020, breaking a Phoenix Suns franchise record.

2019: Purchase of 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: 30-point Streak Ends

On January 7, 2020, Devin Booker ended a streak that started December 27, 2019 of scoring over 30 points in seven straight games, but during that stretch recorded six straight performances of 30-plus points and 6-plus assists with 47% shooting efficiency.

February 13, 2020: Named All-Star

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: Finalist for 2020 Olympic Team

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

June 2020: Relationship with Kendall Jenner

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

August 11, 2020: Franchise Record and Victory Over 76ers

On August 11, 2020, Devin Booker scored 35 points, breaking Walter Davis's franchise record for the most 30-plus-point games, along with 9 rebounds and 7 assists in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

2020: Global Ambassador for Special Olympics

In 2020, Devin Booker was named a global ambassador to the Special Olympics in support of 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.

2020: Starting Five foundation

In 2020, Devin Booker's charitable foundation, Starting Five, granted five nonprofit organizations $100,000 each and planned to donate $500,000 to Phoenix charities per year for 5 years.

January 22, 2021: Reached 8,000 Career Points

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

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: Named Player of the Week

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 won the Olympic gold medal in men's basketball.

2021: Led Suns to NBA Finals

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

2021: NBA Finals Appearance and Record Breaking Performance

In 2021, Devin Booker reached the NBA Finals. On July 14, 2021, Booker broke Rick Barry's 54-year-old record of most points in first NBA playoff appearance with 601. Booker averaged 27.3 points in his first career playoffs.

January 17, 2022: Earned Player of the Week Again

On January 17, 2022, Devin Booker received the Western Conference Player of the Week award for his efforts during Week 13.

March 24, 2022: Season-High 49 Points and Achievement of 11,000 Career 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: Contract Extension and Cover Star Announcement

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

October 2022: End of Relationship with Kendall Jenner

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

2022: Earned All-NBA First Team Honors

In 2022, Devin Booker received All-NBA First Team honors after the Phoenix Suns achieved a franchise-best 64-win season.

February 7, 2023: Return from Injury

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

November 17, 2023: 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: Scored 52 Points

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

May 3, 2024: 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 in the "Tracer Pack: D Book Was Here bundle".

2024: Won Gold Medal with U.S. Olympic Team

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

2024: Named to Olympic team

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

February 3, 2025: Most career points in Suns franchise history

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

July 9, 2025: Agreed to two-year max extension

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

2025: Became Suns' All-Time Leading Scorer

In 2025, at the age of 28, Devin Booker became the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading scorer.

January 4, 2026: Sealed victory against Thunder

On January 4, 2026, Booker posted 24 points, six rebounds, and nine assists, sealing a 108–105 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder with a game-winning three-pointer.