Devin Booker Articles - Page 41

Minnesota Timberwolves Karl-Anthony Towns is one of the league’s best big men, but he cannot take the Timberwolves to the playoffs by himself. Everyone knows that he’s on the lookout for superstar teammates that will help him, and Devin Booker was raised as a favorite to make the jump. He was asked in his Instagram […]

At just 23 years old, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is truly a matchup nightmare even for elite NBA defenders. He can score at will from almost anywhere on the court and has even developed his slashing ability once he entered the pros. Still, his biggest asset is his accuracy and efficiency from beyond […]

The Phoenix Suns host the Dallas Mavericks on Friday night, and visiting head coach Rick Carlisle expressed praise for the desert franchise’s backcourt pair Devin Booker and Ricky Rubio pregame. Booker and Rubio are averaging 38 pts and 14 assists for the Suns. Carlisle said: "They’ve got a great perimeter core, really for top to […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker welcomed Washington Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura with a nasty block. Booker is not necessarily known for his defense, but he came out of nowhere to swat Hachimura’s dunk. Rui — the Wizards’ ninth overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft — fell to the floor clueless as to what happened. […]

During the Phoenix Suns’ matchup with the Denver Nuggets on Sunday, Paul Millsap tried to contest Devin Booker at the rim to no avail. The Suns star began the sequence using an in-and-out dribble move against Gary Harris and then turned on the jets after getting past him. To cap off the sequence, Millsap was […]

On Thursday against the Phoenix Suns, Miami Heat rookie Tyler Herro told All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler to get out of his way because he wanted to guard Suns star Devin Booker. Both Herro and Booker played their college ball at Kentucky, so the Heat youngster took his matchup with Booker — one of the […]

The Phoenix Suns have impressed the NBA world after quickly climbing into the top-four of the Western Conference with a 5-2 record. Devin Booker, the team’s star shooting guard, has owed the Suns’ success to the hiring and consequent leadership of new coach Monty Williams, who has instilled a new culture that is quickly showing […]

Tyler Herro of the Miami Heat has admitted that he modeled his game after Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker. The Heat will face the Suns on Thursday. And for the first time, Herro will face against the player who has served as the main inspiration for his playstyle. Per Anthony Chiang of the Miami Herald, […]

Phoenix Suns head coach Monty Williams is tired of people labeling shooting guard Devin Booker as just a scorer. After the Suns defeated the Philadelphia 76ers at home on Monday, Williams says it’s time for pundits to start calling Booker “a complete basketball player.” “I’ve said it for a while, he’s a complete basketball player,” […]

The Phoenix Suns’ decision to sign veteran point guard Ricky Rubio over the summer seems to be paying dividends, as the team is off to a great start and the Spanish-born ball handler is playing well. Rubio officially signed with the Suns back in June, agreeing to the terms of a three-year, $51 million deal. […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is making a strong case for his All-Star candidacy through the early stages of this season. Booker seems to be taking his game to another level. The former Kentucky Wildcat was already viewed as a great young talent, but his numbers are continuing to improve, and now he’s taken […]

Devin Booker earned his first big moment of the season, as fans chanted “MVP” during his game-winning free throws on Monday night. The Phoenix Suns had just beaten the last undefeated team left in the league in the Philadelphia 76ers, with Booker’s 40-point performance becoming the perfect staple of it all. Los Angeles Lakers forward […]

The Phoenix Suns gave the Philadelphia 76ers their first defeat of the season, and they made sure everyone knew about it. Shortly after the squad’s stunning 114-109 win over the erstwhile unbeaten Sixers on Monday, the Suns’ social media team went to work and rubbed salt to the wound with a sick burn on Twitter. […]

At just 23 years old and six games into his fifth season with the franchise, Devin Booker now sits at seventh on the Phoenix Suns’ all-time 3-pointers list. The Suns’ rising star passed veteran forward Jared Dudley on the said list during their game against the Memphis Grizzlies. With that last three, @DevinBook passes @JaredDudley619 […]

Golden State Warriors center Willie Cauley-Stein — who played with Devin Booker at the University of Kentucky — had high praise for the duo of Booker and Kelly Oubre Jr. ahead of Golden State’s clash with the Phoenix Suns on Wednesday night (per Duane Rankin of the Arizona Republic): “Those two got the most confidence in […]

The Phoenix Suns were in the thick of a closely contested game against the Utah Jazz, but they were not given a fair chance to win by the officials. A late Jevon Carter 3-pointer tied the game at 95, and while Donovan Mitchell did draw enough contact from Devin Booker to merit two free throws […]

Los Angeles Clippers feisty point guard Patrick Beverley was forced to take an early shower on Saturday, as he fouled out with more than six minutes remaining in the contest against the Phoenix Suns. Beverley’s trademark defense was on full display again on Saturday, but it is without question that Suns superstar Devin Booker emerged […]

Two games into the 2019-20 NBA regular season and we already have a contender for one of the nastiest ankle breakers. Denver Nuggets guard Jamal Murray added one more to his growing highlight reel, as he floored Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker with a shifty crossover on Friday. The 22-year-old Canadian shooter lulled his fellow […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker says center Deandre Ayton’s suspension is “unfortunate.” Ayton has received a 25-game suspension for violating the NBA/NBPA Anti-Drug Program by testing positive for a diuretic. His suspension will begin immediately. Booker is trying to find the positives with this news even though it’s clearly a downer for the […]

Phoenix Suns talent Devin Booker is no longer interested in dropping high-scoring bombs on his opponents, already having shown the firepower he’s capable of demonstrating when his jumper is falling and he gets in the zone. The Suns shooting guard told SiriusXM NBA Radio his sole focus is to win. “This is the first time […]

Phoenix Suns star shooting guard Devin Booker had his left finger wrapped when he spoke to reporters on Monday, causing some Suns fans to freak out. However, Booker says it’s “just a sprain” and he will be out there on Wednesday for Phoenix’s season opener against the Sacramento Kings at home. "Just a sprain. It's […]

D’Angelo Russell expressed hope of playing with two of his best friends on the same team one day. The former No. 2 overall pick is hoping to team up with draftmates Karl-Anthony Towns of the Minnesota Timberwolves and Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns, two of his closest friends in the league after spending much […]

Phoenix Suns point guard Ricky Rubio believes shooting guard Devin Booker is one of the “best scorers ever.” Rubio, who signed a three-year, $51 million contract with the Suns this summer, is ready to help Booker make an All-Star team this season and guide Phoenix to more wins. “I want to see how good a […]

The Phoenix Suns found their marquee starting-caliber point guard in Ricky Rubio who they hope to pair in the backcourt with their up and coming superstar Devin Booker. When asked to comment on his backcourt mate, Rubio offered huge praise for the 22-year-old. "He's one of the most gifted guys in the league." – @rickyrubio9 […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker wasn’t surprised over the random double-team controversy that occurred this offseason. Booker and Joakim Noah got into it during a summer pick-up game after Noah told his team to double-team Booker. The Suns guard said you’re not supposed to double-team in open-runs because players are trying to work on their […]

Former NBA guard and current New Orleans Pelicans color analyst Antonio Daniels is a big fan of Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker. Daniels says Booker has “top 10 potential” and the Suns have to do a better job of surrounding the youngster with more talent. 🔊 @adaniels33 explains why @DevinBook should have been on […]

Chicago Bulls guard Zach LaVine offers a fresh, albeit neutral perspective, on the recent issue about players being double-teamed during pick-up games. Over the past couple of weeks, there have been a ton of discussions about whether or not players should be double-teamed in an open court scrimmage after a video of Phoenix Suns guard […]

Veteran sports analyst Bill Simmons is not happy with how Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker took his comments about him not playing for Team USA. Simmons, who founded The Ringer, posted a tweet last week directed towards Booker. The former Grantland Editor-in-Chief said that it would have been better had the Suns guard played for […]

Miami Heat legend Dwyane Wade says Golden State Warriors guard D’Angelo Russell, Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker and Sacramento Kings point guard De’Aaron Fox are his favorite young players to watch in the NBA. Q: #2KDay @DwyaneWade who is your favorite young player to watch now you have retired https://t.co/iqZwxYD2iK…– @_im_different_1 A: pic.twitter.com/9OBzW1oD3Y — […]

Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker was rather upset about being double teamed in a recent pickup game. For some, doubling up on someone in a practice run is a no-no. Others, however, including free agent Amir Johnson, feel that it’s simply a part of the game. Are there unwritten rules in pickup basketball? Sure. […]

A couple of days ago, a video of an open gym game between several NBA players went viral because apparently, Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker believes that no one should be double-teamed during pickup games. He got upset, saying “Hey bro, we’re not doubling in open gym bro.” Free agent center Joakim Noah, who was […]

Phoenix Suns superstar Devin Booker responded to Gilbert Arenas’ take on open-run double teams. Arenas wrote a lengthy post on Instagram where he told Booker that he should not be frustrated about getting double-teamed in in pickup games. The former NBA All-Star pointed out that not getting doubled is actually satisfying because it means that […]

Brooklyn Nets superstar Kevin Durant defended Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker and Atlanta Hawks playmaker Trae Young for their comments on open-run double teams. Booker recently stirred debate when he was visibly frustrated after he was double-teamed during a pickup game. Durant took to Twitter to respond to several comments about getting double-teamed in open-runs. […]

Former NBA point guard Jameer Nelson says Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker reminds him of a young Kobe Bryant. Booker has established himself as one of the best scorers in the league. He scored a whopping 70 points during the 2016-17 season against the Boston Celtics. Much has been made of Booker’s complaint about […]

Former NBA All-Star point guard Gilbert Arenas says Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker should be offended when he doesn’t get double-teamed in pick-up games. Booker and Joakim Noah got into it during a recent pick-up game after Noah told his team to double-team Booker. The Suns guard said you’re not supposed to double-team on […]

Let’s call a spade a spade: the Phoenix Suns are a disaster. They haven’t made the playoffs since 2010, they haven’t won 30 games since 2015, they collected just 19 victories this past season and their front office doesn’t seem to have a clue. The more things change around the rest of the league, the […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young says Phoenix Suns shooting guard Devin Booker is right when it comes to double-teams in open gym. A video of Booker and Joakim Noah arguing about whether double-teaming in open gyms is okay went viral over the weekend. Booker complained about getting double-teamed during a pickup game, while Noah […]

Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker was not pleased upon getting a double-team in a recent open gym run, but NBA hopeful Joakim Noah was having none of it. Booker caught a pass at the baseline and was met with a flashing double-team after holding the ball a few seconds in isolation, telling Noah, “Hey bro, […]

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has no plans to relax, especially now that the upcoming NBA season is just two months away. The five-year vet continues to work on his game, hitting the gym and participating in pickup games. He’s hellbent on making the playoffs, which he clearly expressed during a game against Philadelphia 76ers […]