Episode 97: THE NBA NEW MVP "OUT WITH THE OLD IN WITH THE NEW

AFTER 6 YEARS IT TIME "DEVIN BOOKER"fter being drafted 13th overall, Booker’s NBA debut took place in Phoenix on Oct. 28, 2015. That was the same night former Suns great and Hall of Fame point guard Steve Nash saw his name and likeness enshrined in the franchise’s Ring of Honor at halftime. Phoenix didn’t do well in his honor, losing to Dallas 111-95, but Booker provided an intriguing silver lining. The then-18-year-old finished the game with 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting in 21 minutes. Four seasons later, Booker became the Suns’ first All-Star since Nash. 3-Point Contest: The league noticed Booker’s shooting stroke immediately and invited its youngest player to participate in the 2016 Three-Point Contest. The 19-year-old rookie acquitted himself well, reaching the final round before ultimately losing to Klay Thompson. Booker returned in 2018 and won the contest, besting Thompson with a record 28 points in the final round. This season was to mark his fifth appearance in the competition before ultimately pulling out due to injury.