Devin Booker and Kevin Durant have been dubbed the best duo on and off the basketball court. The duo has managed to impress fans as they enjoy their gameplay. The presence of the other on the court makes the game easier for the other. They are known for their effortless basketball moves, giving fans something to look forward to.
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About Booker
Devin Armani Booker is a professional American basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. Booker was selected for the Suns after playing college basketball for the Kentucky Wildcats. He was in the 2015 NBA draft and selected in the first round as the 13th overall pick. He is 1.98m tall, aged 27, and was born in Michigan, United States.
About Durant
Kevin Wayne Durant is a professional American basketball player for the Phoenix Suns. He was selected as the second overall pick by the Seattle SuperSonics in the 2007 draft. He only recently, in 2023, joined the Suns. He is 2.08m tall, aged 35, and was born in Washington, D.C, United States.
Where was Kevin Durant?
Kevin Durant has been playing for the Brooklyn Nets from 2019 to 2023 before he joined the Phoenix Suns. Since joining the Suns, Kevin has also been considered part of the big 3, comprising Him, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal. He has displayed some outstanding performances as we see the trio leading the Suns to a victory at the 2023 NBA season opening.
How is it Going for Booker?
The 2023- 2024 NBA season started in December 2023, and Devin Booker made a statement. The season-opening was full of the best of the best in basketball, but Booker managed to shine and lead the Phoenix Suns to a 108-104 victory over the Golden State Warriors. He finished with 32 points, eight assists, and six rebounds on 13 of 21 shooting and took over at crunch time. Booker scored or assisted on each of the Sun’s baskets in the final of the opening game.
This match drew praise from the fans as we saw the glory also being taken by Curry, Klay Thompson, Kevin Durant, and Chris Paul. Durant played at Chase Center for the first time. This was seen as a homecoming for him as he won two championships and two NBA finals MVPs during his play with the Warriors.
Durant needed Booker more in this match as he struggled to find his shooting stroke and finished 7 of 22 from the field. He managed a double-double of 18 points and ten boards but needed Booker to help move the Suns to 1-0.
In the middle of the fourth quarter, Booker scored seven straight points for the finish. Durant is likely to play better for the rest of the NBA because he is a skilled player and understands the game well. Booker’s stardom puts Phoenix up there as a title contender.
How did Booker Do in 2021-2022?
Booker has always been quite the star for the Phoenix Suns. The arrival of Kevin Durant has only made the team much stronger. Here are a few things that made Booker stand out in 2022:
- Booker had an excellent 2021 when he led the Phoenix Suns to their first conference title in 28 years. The team’s second All-Star nod earned them a gold medal at the Olympics in Tokyo.
- In the 2021-2022 season, Booker scored 20+ points in 14 games he played at the end of the season. He averaged 31.3 points per game. His best performance was in the middle of the stretch when he had 49 points against the Denver Nuggets in March.
- In the 2021-2022 season, Booker helped the Suns obtain the NBA’s best regular season record at 64-18, and their run ended in the second round of playoffs.
- Booker has partnered with brands such as Corona beer, Nike, and Sweetgreen and has invested with startups such as Overtime, GoPuff, and Buzzer. He also is a co-owner of the coconut water sports drink COCO5.
The Verdict
Judging from Booker’s past play, we can say he is an outstanding player, with or without Durant. He managed to earn some exceptional awards in the past. Although undoubtedly, Booker and Durant have an excellent partnership that will likely produce some of the best moments for the Suns in the future.
