There was a family legacy at Moss Point as Devin's father and grandfather also attended the high school. Kevin Durant shows no signs of rust in his 1st game with Phoenix, meshing quickly with his new teammates. You know the stories about the light-skinned, biracial kid, are they tough enough? In the 1990s, Latinos made up just 20 percent of Phoenixs population. Being able to touch those types of communities in this area makes all this that much better, said Booker. His stunning performance in his rookie season earned praises from basketball legends such as Kobe Bryant and Dwyane Wade. Devin visited Missouri twice, but his dad says he didnt pressure him to go there. As Ochoa puts it, if nine out of 10 Latinos are at least casual Suns fans, then seven out of those nine know that Booker has Mexican background. Luka Doncic is Devin Booker father. Melvin Booker, however, believed that Moss Point High would benefit from his sons presence on and off the court. Of course, a lot of this wouldnt have happened had Booker not shown a willingness to embrace his Latino roots. I am a very proud father and I know my son is living his dream. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. He stated that he fully . I was trying to make up for the times I missed when I was gone.. She hopes that as Booker continues to grow into his role as the teams star and face of the franchise, hell also feel confident in speaking out against issues that face the Latino community. I dont think any kid can just make that move that I made but I understood the goal that was at hand and I just embraced the Mississippi culture, you know, the inner city and it was good for me, Booker said. Spin: Booker led the Suns in . Terms of Use | Privacy Policy | Interest-Based Ads. Devin Booker spends his sprawling $26.6 million fortune to live a lavish life. The Suns wear Noches neBA Nike City Edition uniforms with Los Suns across the chest and Somos PHX near the size tag at the bottom of the jersey. So hes won the people of Phoenix over, especially the Latino community.. Subscribe to The Athletic for in-depth coverage of your favorite players, teams, leagues and clubs. Now, with Booker on the team, they have something even more singular to cheer for: an NBA superstar who, at least in one way, is actually like them. Melvin Booker got to break a sweat on a few NBA teams but mostly played overseas in Turkey, Russia and Italy. In a downtown Phoenix alley, sandwiched between two streets named after U.S. presidents, stands a snapshot of the citys Latino culture. No longer a pushover or punchline, Phoenix is showing a punchers chance under new coach Monty Williams most nights and is in the playoff hunt despite missing 2018 No. With his mom and dad sitting next to him in the 2015 NBA draft green room, Devin was selected with the 13th overall pick by the Suns last year. While in high school, Devin exhibited his remarkable sporting talent. He found a role model in his father and started practicing basketball in school. Join. She just always talked about his character and how loving he was, and just how he was the backbone of the family.. That was what made me. Davon is the eldest brother of an American basketball player Devin Booker who plays for Phoenix Suns. "I'm not going to say it's easy, there's going to be a lot of ups and downs, but just knowing it's possible. Create an account to follow your favorite communities and start taking part in conversations. Melvin Booker gave strong credit to Gutierrez for doing a great job of keeping me connected while he was playing professional basketball and allowing him to get off-season time with his only child. The elder Booker was the 1994 Big Eight Player of the Year at the University of Missouri and a former professional basketball player. For sure, Booker said. Try a week on us. I think growing up, were usually in one part of the country, one region, the Midwest, West Coast kids, or from the south. Devin quickly became a very good shooter and continued to grow to 6-foot-6. Learn more about the Hall of Fame career of the legendary point guard. He averaged 13.8 points per game. Devin spent his early years in Grandville, Michigan, which was a suburb of Grand Rapids. Get to know the Phoenix Suns' young superstar with these 10 interesting factoids about his life and career. That didnt stop him from shooting 41.1% from 3-point range in the Wildcats march to the Final Four. Symbolic start: After being drafted 13th overall, Bookers NBA debut took place in Phoenix on Oct. 28, 2015. 204. He was always shooting with correct form.. Booker had never visited his grandfather's country until his job with the Phoenix Suns took him to Mexico City for two games in January 2017, where the then-unheralded second-year shooting. I think that had a lot to do with being around people like that for the first time. The brothers got their Suns fandom from their father, who came to love the team during the Seven Seconds or Less era. The respect I received from my family and everyone in the city made me want to stay. If you have a dream and you have the work ethic to match that dream, anything is possible.. When you ask people around Phoenix when they became aware of Bookers Mexican heritage, everyone has a different answer: the 2017 game the Suns played in Mexico, or the one in 2019; through the video the team put out for National Hispanic Heritage Month last year; or just this past season, as the Suns became one of the best teams in the league and Booker became an even bigger star. Because of an editing error, an earlier version of this piece incorrectly stated that Bookers grandfather was born in Nogales, Mexico; he was born in Los Nogales. Devin Booker, however, said much of his improvement as a basketball player at Moss Point came from the knowledge of the game his dad shared daily. There was a family legacy at Moss Point as Devins father and grandfather also attended the high school. They never married but dated for many years and had Devin, Melvins only child, in 1996. As the Valleys oldest and most historic professional sports team, the Phoenix Suns have continuously strived to represent and connect with the surrounding Hispanic community that makes up the largest demographic in Phoenix. It felt like a neutral game, but by the time we left after the second game, it definitely felt like home, Booker said of the breakout performances that merely set the stage for a 70-point effort the most scored in an NBA game since Kobe Bryants 81 in 2006 in Boston two months later. At the end of the day, hes my thoughtful, caring, giving, lovable, funny, charming son., The NBA has only had four players come directly from Mexico Horacio Llamos, Eduardo Najera, Jorge Gutierrez and Gustavo Ayon. In another January game against the Indiana Pacers, he scored 32 points to become the third-youngest NBA player and the youngest Suns player to score more than 30 points in a game. LoWE11053211 21 days ago. It was better for my life.. Booker and Phoenix are starting to build the kind of rare star-city relationship thats been most recently seen between Stephen Curry and the Bay Area. Devin and Mya have become very close over the years and hes often seen sharing sweet moments with her. But he said that me being drafted is better than him being drafted.. His voice rings into his microphone as Booker hits a tough shot, which Ochoa describes in detail before punctuating the play with his go-to description for the Suns star: El hombre con herencia hispana! The man with Hispanic heritage. This is exactly what Lugo was hoping to do when he commissioned the flag: He wanted to represent, and to let other Suns fans know about Bookers heritage. Melvin Booker says he turned down an additional contract year with Italys Armani Jeans Milano and retired in 2008, primarily with his son in mind. Its a night I will never forget, he said. These fans might have not been at the game, but that didnt mean they couldnt keep the party going after. As a father, hed do anything I wanted to do. From his upbringing to being Gigi Bryant's favorite player, here's some things to know about the Hawks star. Devin Booker, 25, has made quite the impression on the basketball court as part of the Phoenix Suns, and it seems his skill and hard work runs in the family. Melvin Booker averaged 28 points as a senior at Moss Point High and signed with the University of Missouri. You have the same issues and same problems you have at most urban schools. Valdes says hes a diehard Suns fan, so finding out about Devin Bookers Mexican roots made him hopeful. Im around [Latino culture] every day, Booker said the day after winning Game 1 of the Finals. Gerardo can rattle off facts about Booker like hes a walking Wikipedia page: Bookers mom is Mexican American, and his grandfather was born in Los Nogales, Mexico, a town near the Texas border. Melvin Booker also believed that his son would grow as a person from being at a school where most students didnt have his blessings. I think just seeing that, I understand where they come from, their mannerisms and how they carry themselves., Being in Phoenix, a bustling metropolis with a lot of transplants, has also stoked the curiosity of his background given its proximity to Mexico. Its unheard of for a player of the year in his conference and a second-team All-American to go undrafted for reasons I dont even know today. That rose to 34 percent in the 2000s, and by 2018, that number had jumped to 43 percent, making Latinos the largest demographic in the Phoenix area. I dont know if its because he has Mexican blood, but he has a special charisma that translates without any words being exchanged and translates in his game because he always plays passionately. Finding a place that was willing to make the flag, however, proved more difficult. Watson is half-Mexican, from his mothers side, and, according to Ochoa, was always proud of that fact. Gary Trent Jr is Kawhi Leonard Wife. Press question mark to learn the rest of the keyboard shortcuts. But draft night was one of the worst nights of my life., Said Devin Booker: I could tell he is still kind of hurt by it.. He was the 1994 Big Eight Player of the Year and after impressing on the court, he was elected to the intercollegiate athletics Hall of Fame at theUniversity of Missouri. For her to allow it to happen is unbelievable.. A post shared by Devin Booker (@dbook) on Jun 19, 2017 at 5:27pm PDT. Growing up in Grand Rapids, Michigan, you don't get as much of it, besides the time that I spent with my grandpa and my mother, what she's passed down to us. You drive around the city, you look into the stands at the game and you see it. With this, he became the third player in NBA history to achieve the feat. It takes a powerful woman to do that. 3. 2K 38 Waru_ 1 day ago The lowrider car is one of the fixtures of Chicano culture, having originated in East Los Angeles in the 1940s, and on the night Phoenix went up 2-0, a mini caravan of those cars driven by Suns fans paraded down 2nd Street, honking and playing Spanish language music. 18 0 comments Best Add a Comment More posts from r/nbacirclejerk 78K subscribers NumerousPainting354 2 days ago JOTY 2.4K 111 oldmatesatan 3 days ago Chet Holmgren injury update: no longer in a boot, it looks like his Lisfranc injury to his right foot is healing nicely. READ MORE: D-I-S-R-E-S-P-E-C-T: Widespread appreciation grows for Devin Booker after regular season indifference. If you just acknowledge it from that perspective, then, then maybe it is OK to make it a bigger deal.. Now, shes his biggest fan. Since Melvin was playing basketball overseas most of his life, the one-on-one that he got with his father was good for him.. So I came to pick him up after school and the first thing he said was, I dont know about this, dad., This was a social setting he needed to be around to know how blessed he had it because he was around a lot of kids with the typical urban story with no father in their lives Those were the things he needed to see and didnt see before.. Melvin is African-American and Veronica is Puerto-Rican and Mexican American. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audiences come from. One fan I encountered just before Game 2 said she researched Bookers heritage after seeing his face, doing a double take, and saying, Esa cara no se ve gringa (That face doesnt look gringa). Except this one is not based on just loyalty and winning, but also heritage. Devin Booker's sister, Mya Powell, has always been in the limelight for her bond with the NBA player. He was just a really caring guy, Booker said of his grandfather in a recent telephone conversation with The Athletic. Booker has come to embrace the Mexican side of his family as the support of the Valleys culture has driven him to educate himself more on his familys background and learn more about his lineage. Knowing that you're capable of doing that and seeing somebody in front of you that has done it before, I know it can be inspiring. Devin, a three-time NBA All-Star, is a professional . From influencing his love of basketball, to showing him how to build a strong relationship, his folks are definitely a part of his success story. With Booker's help, his younger half-sister, who has microdeletion syndrome, will be a Special Olympics worldwide ambassador in 2020. He's a former NBA player himself, born on August 20, 1972, and is the reason Devin is the star he is today. He is not living through me. Mac McClung checking his new followers. The idea for the flag came during an Xbox night between Lugo and his friends right after the Suns swept the Nuggets in the second round. He made the 2016 NBA all-rookie first team, quickly earned a reputation as one of the NBAs top shooters and is the Suns leading scorer. Booker would like to lean into that by learning to speak Spanish. In a March 2018 game against Oklahoma City Thunder, he scored 39 points. NBA.com is part of Warner Media, LLCs Turner Sports & Entertainment Digital Network. And I think for Latino kids, its probably a little bit easier to envision themselves as Devin Booker.. He played for the freshman, junior varsity and varsity teams during his freshman year at Grandville High School in Michigan instead of joining his dad. Four seasons later, Booker became the Suns first All-Star since Nash. My relationship with my grandfather was unbelievable, Booker said. I owe her all the credit for allowing that to happen, Melvin Booker said. When I was a kid, I was always on the go, either outside playing basketball or something, so when it was time when my mom wanted to go to the other side of Michigan to hang with my Mexican side of the family, it wasnt really a priority for me. That meeting included a gift: a pair of signature shoes on which Bryant had written Be legendary.Booker has since gotten the phrase tattooed on his arm, and admitted his idol was very much on his mind when he scored 47 points in Game 6 to eliminate Bryants former team in the first round of the 2021 playoffs. After being cut by the Atlanta Hawks in training camp, Booker played five games with the Denver Nuggets and 16 games with the Golden State Warriors during the 1996-97 season. CartographerBlind. Heres a look at 10 things to know about Phoenixs standout guard, his life and his NBA career. I remember him as a little kid and all he talked about is that he wanted to be a professional basketball player, Melvin Booker said. Devin Booker scored 24 points, Deandre Ayton had 22 and Chris Paul added 18 for Phoenix. It's Los Suns for a reason, right? I think this is a beautiful time to embrace our culture and love it with a passion, Devin Booker said. PHOENIX Phoenix Suns' number one player Devin Booker is an inspiration to many people, but here in the Valley of the Sun, Booker has added a special moment of pride to the Latino community. A grandfather and two granddaughters died in a DUI crash . Gutierrez and her son said yes before his sophomore season. Devin Booker collected the 2018 Three-Point Contest title. We feel like we have to go even more above and beyond to get him the proper respect that we believe he deserves.. Seeing it, I would never let him shoot another way but the correct way regardless to whether he was shooting on a big basket or a small basket, big ball, small ball, whatever. Did you get to the weight room?, He didnt understand. The 13-time All-Star, who was dealt to Phoenix on Feb. 9, has not played in a game since Jan. 8 when he was with the Nets. One even stopped behind it and crossed himself. Melvin Booker also believed that his son would grow as a person from being at a school where most students didn't have his blessings. Vigil remembers Booker showing up to an All-Star Week event in 2019 in a pair of baggy chinos, a black flannel buttoned up all the way to the top, Chicano style, and an old-school camcorder in his hand. Devin Bookers Dating History: All About His 2-Year Romance With Kendall Jenner & Past Loves. Gerardo was at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport two weeks ago when the team returned from Los Angeles after clinching a Finals berth, and he recalls fans chanting Si se puede (Yes, we can) as the players walked through. For those who arent fans, Bookers heritage may be what finally draws them in. By Vrushali Padia Published Mar 19, 2022. Most people have been doing that all their kids life. In March, Devin scored 34 points against Miami Heat to achieve yet another career milestone and his careers best performance to date. Imagine the pride of having your team have a guy score 40 points in a playoff game, and he has Latino blood? Thats part of the reason I grind so much, Devin Booker said. Who the f is this guy lmao. I felt like and thought I would be drafted. Mya supports her brother during the matches and is an inspiration to Devin. He joined Wilt Chamberlain, David Robinson, David Thompson, Elgin Baylor and Kobe Bryant as the only ones to score that many points in a single game. My draft night was one of the worst nights ever, Melvin Booker said. They worked out on the court together. I think all of this is even cooler because he has Mexican blood in him, and hes carrying that with him, Gerardo said while looking at a marquee that featured Booker in the center. I was with my family back home. Melvin Booker continued to try to sell Devin and his mother on the idea that if his son was serious about becoming a basketball star, he should move with him to Mississippi and that he could keep in touch back home via text and FaceTime. In January 2017, he scored 39 points against both the Dallas Mavericks and the San Antonio Spurs. With that, he became the youngest player in NBA history to score 39 points in two consecutive games. A mural, commissioned by the Arizona Latino Arts and Cultural Center and painted by 17 artists, spans a city block and features everything from portraits of Selena, Cesar Chavez, and Carlos Santana to mariachi-playing skeletons and bright red lowriders. Bookers grandfather immigrated from Nogales, Mexico, to Michigan where the 2020 All-Star ultimately grew up. As Booker has embraced his Latino side, those whove long followed his career have seen incremental changes to everything from the way he dresses to what he drivesmuch of which seems to be a hat tip to this culture. Devin ended the season with an average of 22.1 points per game. Media reports claim that while in college, he had had many affairs. Were going to see him do and be more involved in our community.. Huh, I thought Gary Trent was Luka Doncic father. She made it happen. When the same thing happened in 2021, LeBron James, via social media, proclaimed Booker the most disrespected player in our league., Devin Booker pours in 47 points in Game 6 win. That would spark even more pride when I would tell them, and theyd end up buying his jersey.. It's not one culture. And it seems as if things have gotten serious to the point where Devin Booker, 24, wanted his supermodel girlfriend Kendall Jenner, 25, to meet his grandma in Moss Point, Mississippi . 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At first, just being out of your comfort zone was a thing for me. My journey and my path, I hope it opens up something in their minds to let them know that they're capable of doing exactly what I've done, Booker said. Veronica is a Mexican-American and her father was born in Mexico. He spent the summers with his father in the latters hometown of Moss Point, Mississippi, a predominantly black town with around 13,000 people that also had its share of crime and poverty issues. He also taught his son some tricks of the trade he developed on the pro level. Its very surreal. Melvin Booker also thought the fast-paced, trash-talking and tough style of basketball would make his son better, too. After the passing of his grandfather, Booker made it an emphasis to get intact with his heritage and the surrounding Valley community gave him the perfect environment to do so. After averaging at least 25 points over the last four seasons, he averaged 29.7 ppg, 6.2 rpg and 5.0 apg while shooting 48.8% overall and 42.9% from 3-point range in his playoff debut and Phoenixs 4-2 series victory against the Lakers the franchises first series win since 2010. They needed the painting in five hours for a Fathers Day gift. Devin played basketball with his dad and his friends. Lugo, who had draped the flag around his back, was trying to get to his seats in the 200 level, but he kept getting interrupted by people asking to take a picture of the flag. Theres so much to learn about the Mexican culture, but Devin Booker says its never too late. Me knowing Devin, hes going to continue to work hard and continue to try to get better.. I havent gotten around to it yet, but thats the goal. Those were the most enjoyable moments - just sitting down, family time and enjoying some really good food.. Marc J. Spears is the senior NBA writer for Andscape. Devin Armani Booker was born on Oct. 30, 1996, in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Its something thats not too late to learn because, at the end of the day, this is what makes up me, said Booker. Those weekend visits growing up came flashing back to Booker two years ago, when his grandfather passed away. In April 2015, Devin decided to let go of the remaining years of college and signed up for the NBA draft. Melvin Booker averaged 5.2 points in 17 minutes in just 24 NBA games and believed that he didnt get a true shot. Dad was also an assistant coach on his sons high school and AAU team. Post player first:Being tall for his age, Booker actually played significant minutes in the post as a kid before ultimately becoming a shooting guard. In June 2015, he was selected by the Phoenix Suns as the 13th overall pick. I think the moment everybody found out that I had Mexican in my bloodline, I got on social media and started seeing younger kids of the Hispanic descent reaching out to me and saying, Youre my favorite player. His father was a brilliant young NBA player when he met Veronica during on one of his tours for the Continental Basketball Association.. At this point, that community knows who he is. Whenever Melvin traveled to other countries for his games, the fatherson duo would communicate through e-mails. I can only imagine how it is across the water. Most of the time with breaking records and such, he leaves me speechless, she wrote. Melvin Booker also believed that his son would be much taller than him. Moreover, Devin has always appreciated this fact since being drafted by Phoenix . Now shes a diehard fan who makes a point to go to the players entrance before every game to welcome the team. For a mother to just let her son move with a father I didnt spend much time with She raised me most of my life. He always shot with the perfect form, Melvin Booker said. Off the bench: Bookers star status was built on a bench players foundation in college. Devin Booker said most of the communication when his dad was overseas was through e-mail, which was frustratingly sporadic due to the time difference. Thats changed after his years in the cityas has the place he holds in many Latino Suns fans hearts. Phoenix didnt do well in his honor, losing to Dallas 111-95, but Booker provided an intriguing silver lining. This sounds so clich, but it really hasnt set in with me. While going back to Michigan did get strong consideration, Devin Bookers perseverance not only led to an NBA career but also a close bond with father. Were proud of him and knowing that hes also of the same heritage, Mexicano, you add some extra cheering, said Elena Beltran. He called his opportunity a blessing because he was able to see the world. Music booms through two speakers as a DJ and a hype man practice their lines, but the area is virtually deserted. Booker had never visited his grandfathers country until his job with the Phoenix Suns took him to Mexico City for two games in January 2017, where the then-unheralded second-year shooting guard torched the Dallas Mavericks and San Antonio Spurs for back-to-back 39-point games. Bookers rise from 18-year-old rookie to two-time All-Star has ushered in a new era for the Suns. Booker is now able to reflect on some of his most memorable moments growing up, many of which share close Mexican ties with his family. Luka Doncic's father, Devin Booker's grandfather, attended his first Mavericks game tonight . We talked about maybe getting a tutor that can be on the planes with us or something like that. I think when youre young, you dont really understand it that much. The love was always there. As Booker has become more outspoken about his heritage, he has begun to see the younger Hispanic community embrace him as an inspiration and reach out to him to show their support and admiration. I think for those of us that are Hispanic, there is even another layer to that. Like father, like son, Melvin was also a basketball player at the University of Missouri. He began his standout basketball career at Moss Point High School . 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