
Devin Booker Reacts to All-Star Snub with Perspective and Poise
You know, every year, the NBA All-Star selections stir up debates, and this time, Phoenix Suns’ star guard Devin Booker found himself at the center of the conversation. Despite putting up impressive numbers—averaging 25.5 points and 6.7 assists per game—Booker didn’t make the cut for this year’s All-Star game. And while he admitted that he wanted to be part of it, he’s handling the situation with nothing but class.
Speaking after the Suns’ shootaround before facing the Warriors, Booker acknowledged the disappointment but also embraced the silver lining. "Obviously something I wanted to be a part of, but I’m definitely not going to complain about taking a week to regroup with the family," he said. That’s a pro’s mindset—focusing on what he can control rather than dwelling on the decision.
Booker’s coach, Mike Budenholzer, and his teammate, Kevin Durant, both made it clear that they believe he belongs in the All-Star game. Budenholzer praised Booker’s impact, calling him one of the league’s best two-guards, while Durant took it a step further, arguing that the All-Star rosters should expand from 12 to 15 players to reflect NBA team sizes. And honestly, he’s got a point. With so much talent in the league, there are always deserving players left out, and Booker is definitely one of them this year.
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Looking at the Western Conference reserves, it’s clear that the selection process was tough. Coaches picked Anthony Edwards and James Harden as the two reserve guards while using the wildcard spots for frontcourt players. That left Booker and a few others—like Kyrie Irving and Trae Young—on the outside looking in. Booker acknowledged how deep the talent pool is right now, saying, "There are so many talented players in the league now. You could build a case for probably three or four guys on each side that have a legitimate case of being an All-Star."
What’s next for Booker and the Suns? Well, he’s not dwelling on the snub. Phoenix is currently sitting in ninth place in the West, and Booker made it clear that his focus is on helping the team find consistency and stack up wins. He’s locked in on the bigger picture. "We have bigger things to worry about," he said. That’s leadership right there.
The All-Star Game itself is going through some changes, moving away from the traditional East vs. West format to a four-team mini-tournament with Shaq, Charles Barkley, and Kenny Smith drafting the squads. That’s a big shake-up, but it raises an interesting question—should the NBA just vote in the 24 best players, regardless of conference? Booker didn’t push too hard on that, but he did leave it open for discussion, saying, "I’ll leave that up to the people that are controlling it. Whatever it does to get it back to how the All-Star game used to be… anything to keep the business high."
At the end of the day, Devin Booker doesn’t need an All-Star nod to prove his value. He’s already a four-time All-Star, a lethal scorer, and a key leader for the Suns. Snub or not, he’ll use this as motivation—and that’s something the rest of the league should take note of.
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