Devin Booker isn't in the business of pleasing people. The Phoenix Suns star made it clear after defeating the Los Angeles Lakers nearly single-handedly.

The Suns All-Star spoke out on drowning out the external noise after outdueling LeBron James in Game 6. Despite a showering of praise for his otherworldly performance, to the tune of 47 points and a monster 22-point first quarter, Booker was resolute in his stance.

Via Suns reporter Gerald Bourguet:

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“I'm not in the business to validate what other people think of me. This game doesn't define me…I have tunnel vision, goals that I want to reach.”

He added his relationships with his family and close friends mean more to him than anything “Billy Bob” says

Devin Booker wants you to shut it, Billy Bob! Kidding aside, that's the perfect mentality for a star trying to make his mark on the NBA. The criticism on players is endless. If not blocked out, it can easily be allowed to fester and rent some real estate in some players' minds. The Suns star is making it clear that he's progressing on his own terms, and not seeking outside approval.

But that shouldn't stop Suns fans from heaping praise on him if he delivers once again throughout these playoffs. Just don't feel bad if Devin Booker doesn't open your DMs, folks. The man is too busy building his legacy.