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Devin Booker

Devin Armani Booker is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 27, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Devin Armani Booker is an American professional basketball player for the Phoenix Suns of the NBA. Born in 1996, he was selected 13th overall in the 2015 NBA draft after one season at Kentucky and has become one of the Suns' most notable players. He is a five-time NBA All-Star and the Suns' all-time leading scorer.

Early life and college

Booker was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and played one season of college basketball for Kentucky. He won SEC Sixth Man of the Year during the 2014–15 season before entering the NBA draft.

NBA career

The Phoenix Suns selected Booker 13th overall in the 2015 NBA draft. He has developed into one of the franchise's cornerstone players and became the Suns' all-time leading scorer.

Accolades and achievements

Booker has been named an NBA All-Star five times and earned two All-NBA selections. He also won gold medals with the U.S. Olympic teams in 2020 and 2024.

Playing profile

Booker is listed as a guard or shooting guard and is known for his scoring ability and offensive versatility. NBA and ESPN bios list him at 6'5" and 206 pounds.

Key facts

  • Booker is a five-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection.
  • He is the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading scorer.
  • He won Olympic gold medals in 2020 and 2024.
  • He was drafted 13th overall in 2015 after one season at Kentucky.
  • He was born on October 30, 1996, and is currently 29 years old.
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Canadian context

Booker is relevant to Canadian readers through NBA coverage, international competition, and the league's large Canadian audience. He has also competed in high-profile Olympics and NBA games frequently followed in Canada.

Frequently asked questions

How old is Devin Booker?
He was born on October 30, 1996, so he is 29 years old as of July 23, 2026.
Devin Booker girlfriend?
Public reporting has linked Booker to model Kendall Jenner, but current relationship status is not consistently confirmed in the provided sources.
Devin Booker stats?
NBA bios in the provided sources list him at 31.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game, while Basketball-Reference lists a career average of 22.5 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 6.6 assists.
Devin Booker career points?
Basketball-Reference identifies Booker as the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading scorer, but the exact current career-point total is not given in the provided sources.
Devin Booker all star?
Yes. The provided sources state that Booker is a five-time NBA All-Star.
Devin Booker draft?
He was drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the first round of the 2015 NBA draft.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devin_Booker
    Supports: Birth date, NBA team, draft position, All-Star selections, All-NBA honors, Suns all-time scoring record, Olympic gold medals
  2. ESPN — https://www.espn.com/nba/player/_/id/3136193/devin-booker
    Supports: Age, height, weight, college, draft information, current NBA status
  3. NBA.com — https://www.nba.com/player/1626164/devin-booker/bio
    Supports: Age, birthdate, height, weight, season averages, team and experience
  4. Encyclopaedia Britannica — https://www.britannica.com/biography/Devin-Booker
    Supports: Birth date, birthplace, NBA career overview, 70-point game, early career background
  5. Team USA — https://www.teamusa.com/profiles/devin-booker
    Supports: Draft position, college background, family background, Olympic gold medals
  6. Basketball-Reference — https://www.basketball-reference.com/players/b/bookede01.html
    Supports: Career statistics summary, draft position, age, career scoring status, season and career averages