What is Devin Booker's Net Worth?
Devin Booker, an American professional basketball sensation, boasts an impressive net worth of $50 million. Drafted 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2015 NBA Draft, Booker has spent his entire NBA career with the Suns, making history and setting numerous records, including being the youngest player to score over 60 points in a game with a stunning 70-point performance in 2017. His father, Melvin Booker, also had a notable career in the NBA.
In 2019, Booker secured a substantial five-year, $158 million contract extension with the Suns, significantly increasing his annual salary from a modest $3 million to over $30 million.
Early Life and High School
Born on October 30, 1996, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Devin Booker is the son of Veronica Gutiérrez, a cosmetologist, and Melvin Booker, a former NBA player. Devin's diverse heritage includes Mexican, Puerto Rican, and African-American roots. Inspired by his father's basketball career, Booker began his own journey on the court at Grandville High School in Michigan before moving to Mississippi to live with his father, where he played for Moss Point High School's varsity team.
At Moss Point, Booker's prowess was evident; he averaged 22.8 points per game as a sophomore and was named the South Mississippi Player of the Year. His junior year saw even greater success as he averaged 29.7 points per game and earned MVP honors of the Division 7-5A All-Division team. By the end of his senior year, Booker had become Moss Point's all-time leading scorer with 2,263 career points and an average of 30.9 points per game, totaling 2,518 points over three years.
Collegiate Career
Highly sought after by top basketball programs, Booker received scholarship offers from prestigious schools like Duke, UNC, Michigan, Florida, and Kentucky. He chose to play for the Kentucky Wildcats, where he spent one season before declaring for the NBA draft. During his 38 games with Kentucky, Booker averaged 10 points per game, showcasing his remarkable talent.
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Phoenix Suns
Selected 13th overall by the Phoenix Suns in the 2015 NBA Draft, Booker quickly made a name for himself, setting age-related records in his rookie season, including being the third-youngest player to score 30 points in a game. His career highlights include a 70-point game against the Boston Celtics in the 2016-17 season and becoming the youngest player to record consecutive 50-point games in the 2018-19 season. Despite facing injuries, Booker continued to break records and made significant contributions to the Suns, such as helping them achieve an eight-game winning streak during the NBA Bubble in the 2019-20 season.
In the 2020-21 season, Booker led the Suns to their first playoff appearance since 2010, working alongside veteran star Chris Paul. Their journey culminated in an NBA Finals appearance, the first for the Suns since 1993. Although they ultimately fell to the Milwaukee Bucks, Booker and the Suns set a franchise-record 18-game winning streak the following season and continued to show dominance. In 2022, Booker signed a four-year contract extension, reaching 12,000 career points and leading the Suns back to the Western Conference Semifinals.
National Team Career
On the international stage, Booker represented the US national team and won the gold medal at the 2020 Summer Olympics in Tokyo by defeating France in the final.
Personal Life
A philanthropist at heart, Booker founded the Starting Five, a charitable foundation dedicated to supporting nonprofit organizations and charities in Phoenix, Arizona. He resides in a luxurious 5,590-square-foot home in Paradise Valley, Arizona, which he purchased in 2019 for $3.5 million.
