BREAKING: Devin Booker to replace Damian Lillard in the All-Star game

Damian Lillard pulled out of the All-Star game after suffering from a groin injury in the game against the Memphis Grizzlies. He also nominated Devin Booker's name as his replacement in the All-Star game, and rightly so.

The official announcement has finally come out, and as mentioned above, Booker has been selected as the replacement for Damian Lillard in the All-Star game. Booker will also participate in the three-point contest in place of Dame.

To remind you guys, Booker was the three-point contest winner back in 2018 where he defeated Golden States Warriors' Klay Thompson.

Booker has finally become an All-Star for the first time in his career. It would be a great moment for the young man who was always left in the shadows of others even after being such a phenomenal talent.

Check out the official tweet by The Athletic's Shams Charania:

Booker will also replace Lillard (groin) in the NBA's three-point shootout on Saturday night. https://t.co/2D8pUAkPWQ

— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) February 13, 2020

Devin Booker is averaging 26.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.3 dishes per game this season. He has single-handedly taken the Phoenix Suns to 22 wins this season, and there is no doubt that he should have already been an All-Star.

However, Damian's injury gave another chance to Booker and at last, he has made it to the big stage.