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Devin Booker

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

Updated July 30, 20261 min readCited sources

Devin Booker is an American NBA guard for the Phoenix Suns. He is a five-time All-Star and the franchise's all-time leading scorer.

What it is

Devin Armani Booker, born October 30, 1996, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, is a shooting guard for the Phoenix Suns. He played one season at Kentucky, winning SEC Sixth Man of the Year, before being drafted 13th overall in 2015.

Why it matters

Booker has become the Suns' cornerstone, leading the franchise in all-time scoring. He is a five-time NBA All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection. His Olympic gold medals in 2020 and 2024 add to his profile, and his games draw large Canadian audiences.

Key details

Listed at 6'5" and 206 pounds, Booker averages 31.0 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 7.0 assists per game (NBA bios). He wears No. 1 or No. 15 depending on the season. As of July 23, 2026, he is 29 years old.

In short

  • Five-time NBA All-Star
  • Suns all-time leading scorer
  • Two-time Olympic gold medallist
  • Drafted 13th overall in 2015
Canadian angle

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.

Quick questions

How old is Devin Booker?
He was born on October 30, 1996, making him 29 as of July 23, 2026.
Is Devin Booker an All-Star?
Yes, he is a five-time NBA All-Star.
What was Devin Booker's draft position?
He was selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2015 NBA draft.

Sources

  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