Unveiling the Untold Stories of Devin Booker: From Childhood to NBA Superstar

1. Devin Booker started playing basketball at a very young age and often accompanied his father to his games in Europe.

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2. Booker played one year of college basketball at the University of Kentucky before entering the NBA draft.

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3. Booker has been in a relationship with Kendall Jenner, a model and reality TV personality, since 2018.

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4. In 2021, Booker was named an NBA All-Star for the second time and helped lead the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals for the first time since 1993.

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5. Booker holds the record for the most points ever scored in a single game by a player under the age of 21, with 70 points against the Boston Celtics on March 24, 2017.

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6. He was selected as the 13th overall pick by the Phoenix Suns in the 2015 NBA draft.

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7. Off the court, Booker is passionate about philanthropy and has started several initiatives to support youth education and sports programs in underserved communities.

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