Devin Booker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

A success timeline featuring the most significant achievements of Devin Booker.

Devin Booker is a highly accomplished American professional basketball player currently playing for the Phoenix Suns in the NBA. After a single season with the Kentucky Wildcats, where he was named SEC Sixth Man of the Year, he was drafted 13th overall by the Suns in 2015. Booker has since become the Suns' all-time leading scorer and has been selected as an NBA All-Star four times, in addition to earning two All-NBA selections. He has won gold medals as a member of the U.S. Olympic basketball teams in both 2020 and 2024, establishing himself as one of the league's premier players.

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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 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 previously held the Suns' scoring record with 60 points.

1991: Donald Williams' HighSchoolOT.com Invitational record

In 1991, Donald Williams set the record for total points scored at the HighSchoolOT.com Invitational.

1992: Othella Harrington's All-Star game record

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

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.

2002: Stephon Marbury's franchise record

In 2002, Stephon Marbury held the Suns franchise record for most points in a quarter with 26 points.

2006: David Booker's Moss Point scoring record

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

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 ever to win the Sun Herald Player of the Year Award in consecutive seasons.

2014: Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game

In 2014, Devin Booker played in the Alabama-Mississippi All-Star game, scoring a game-high 31 points and being named MVP for Mississippi, tying a record set in 1992.

January 19, 2016: Scored 32 points against Indiana Pacers

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

2016: NBA All-Rookie First Team

In 2016, Devin Booker earned NBA All-Rookie First Team honors and finished fourth in the NBA Rookie of the Year Award voting.

January 12, 2017: Suns franchise record for most points in a quarter

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

November 6, 2017: Booker Reaches 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.

November 23, 2019: Booker Records Near Triple-Double

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

December 27, 2019: Booker Begins Scoring Streak

On December 27, 2019, Devin Booker began a streak of scoring over 30 points in seven consecutive games.

January 7, 2020: Booker Ends Scoring Streak with Record

On January 7, 2020, Devin Booker concluded a streak of seven straight games with over 30 points, breaking a franchise record. This also 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

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 and finished as the runner-up behind Buddy Hield.

August 11, 2020: Booker Sets Franchise Record

On August 11, 2020, Devin Booker scored 35 points in a win over the Philadelphia 76ers, breaking a franchise record for most games of 30-plus points scored with the team. He also had 9 rebounds and 7 assists.

2020: Won gold medal at the Olympics

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 in a loss to the Denver Nuggets, during which he also strained his left hamstring.

February 8, 2021: Booker Scores Season-High 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

On November 29, 2021, Devin Booker was named the Player of the Week in the Western Conference for Week 6 of the season, 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 Named Player of the Week Again

On January 17, 2022, Devin Booker received the Player of the Week award again for Week 13.

March 24, 2022: Booker Scores Season-High and Reaches 11,000 Career Points

On March 24, 2022, Devin Booker scored a season-high 49 points in a win over the Denver Nuggets and became the fourth-youngest player in NBA history to score 11,000 points.

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 due to a left groin strain, scoring 19 points and providing 6 assists in a win over the Brooklyn Nets.