Devin Booker's Success and Achievements in Timeline

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

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.

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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' Suns Scoring Record

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

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.

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.

2006: David Booker's Scoring Record

In 2006, David Booker set the Moss Point all-time career scoring leader mark with 2,251 points.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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: Won Olympic Gold Medal

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 game against the Denver Nuggets, where he also strained his left hamstring.

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.