Did Devin Booker go to the Olympics?

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Devin Booker Olympic Appearances
Devin Booker at the 2024 Paris Olympics

The 6-foot-6 guard, Devin Booker plays for the Phoenix Suns and was drafted as the 13th overall pick by the Suns in the 2015 NBA Draft. One of the most complete scorers in the game, Booker averaged 27.1 points on 19.2 attempts per game, shooting 49.2% from the field in the 2023-24 NBA season. He made the All-NBA third team and his fourth All-Star appearance in his ninth season.

Booker has made 613 appearances for the Suns which is eighth most and has played over 20,000 minutes for the franchise, becoming only the seventh player to do so. He has shouldered the burden of the franchise whether it's going through a rebuild or playing in the 2021 NBA Finals. He is the franchise's second-highest scorer with 14,529 points. He also has 2993 assists to his name and is ranked sixth in Sun’s history. Before playing in the NBA, Booker played college basketball for the University of Kentucky in the SEC conference. He completed the double-double winning the SEC Regular season championship and the SEC Conference tournament. As of August 8, 2024, Booker is with Team USA at the Paris Olympics and is looking to win his second Olympics Gold medal.

Devin Booker Olympic Appearances

Devin Booker has participated in two Olympics, making his debut at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and his second appearance at the 2024 Paris Olympics. He won the Gold medals at both, 2020 Tokyo Olympics and 2024 Paris Olympics.

2020 Tokyo Olympics

Devin Booker played 20.7 minutes per game, averaging 9.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, 1.8 assists and 1.5 steals per game. He played the fourth most minutes for Team USA and scored the sixth most points on the roster.

Booker’s best performance came in the Semi finals against Australia, recording 20 points, three rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block, shooting 7/10 from the field. In the Gold medal match against France, Booker recorded two points, one assist and one steal.

2024 Paris Olympics

Devin Booker played a crucial role in helping the USA Men's National Team win their 17th overall and fifth-straight gold medal at the Olympic Games. Booker averaged 11.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game at Paris Olympics, starting all six games.

Basketball - Olympic Games Paris 2024: Day 15
Devin Booker after winning Gold Medal in Basketball at Olympic Games Paris 2024

Known for his offensive abilities, Devin Booker showcased tremendous defense during the tournament, often guarding the opposing teams' best perimeter players. Offensively, he led the team in three-point shooting with an impressive 56.5% (13-23) from beyond the arc, marking the fifth-best percentage in USA Basketball Olympic history.

FAQs

A. Devin Booker won two gold medals at the Olympics which came in 2020 and 2024.  

A. Devin Booker averaged 11.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game at Paris Olympics.

A. Devin Booker plays for the Phoenix Suns.

A. Devin Booker averaged 27.1 points per game in the 2023-24 NBA season.

A. Devin Booker has made four All-Star appearances in his career.

A. Devin Booker averaged 27.1 points with 4.5 rebounds, 6.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocks per game in the 2023/24 season.

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