Is Devin Booker a playable character on GTA 6? Viral rumor debunked

On Monday, news went viral that Phoenix Suns superstar shooting guard Devin Booker will be a playable character in the upcoming Grand Theft Auto 6 video game. However, the report is false.

The rumor comes from the parody outlet NBA Centel, a rip-off of the popular NBA news outlet NBA Central. The satirical outlet is known for posting fake news, including fabricated quotes and out-of-context video clips.

In its tweet, NBA Centel sourced @GTA6Intel and included a picture of Booker holding an assault rifle. However, the tagged account hasn’t posted anything related to the Suns superstar.

The fake headline comes after Booker showed up to a game in a Suns-themed 1957 Chevrolet Bel Air on Nov. 10. However, while Booker has an affinity for vintage cars, he will not be featured in GTA 6.

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Devin Booker thriving as playmaker for shorthanded Suns

Phoenix Suns superstar shooting guard Devin Booker

The Phoenix Suns are lacking playmaking this season, as they don’t have a traditional point guard on their roster. Meanwhile, star guard Bradley Beal remains out with a lower back strain. However, over his first five games, Devin Booker has thrived, initiating the Suns’ offense.

Booker has recorded two double-digit assist games, including a career-best 15 assists during Friday’s 131-128 NBA In-Season Tournament win over the Utah Jazz. He is averaging a career-best 9.8 assists per game, three more than his previous career-high (6.8 apg).

Booker was asked about Phoenix’s impressive offensive production following Friday’s win. The Suns superstar said the team has been trying to take advantage of various defensive coverages:

“Just punishing defenses and making them pay for over-helping or just any type of defense they throw at us, I feel like we have an answer,” Booker said.

Booker’s co-star, Kevin Durant, also raved about how seamless and unforced his playmaking has been:

“It was just so effortless. He wasn’t hunting assists. He was just playing in the flow of the game. He played like a perfect point guard,” Durant said.

Booker’s improved playmaking hasn’t hindered his production in other areas, either. He is also averaging a career-high in points (28.8 ppg), rebounds (5.6 rpg) and 3-pointers made (2.8 3pg). Meanwhile, he is shooting career-bests of 51.0%, 43.8% from deep and 93.8% at the free-throw line.

So, if he can stay healthy, Booker appears to be on track for a career year by a wide margin.