Devin Booker Ditches Own Signature Line to Pay Homage to Suns Legend on Special Night

Devoted fans of Devin Booker are well aware of his profound love for sneaker collecting. It is a passion that dates back to his childhood when he diligently saved money to acquire Nike Air Jordans. While he claims Converse as his favorite brand, his most cherished pair remains the custom 1958 white Jordans. As a testament to generations of basketball greatness, another one of his prized sneakers is the Nike Kobe 11, autographed by Kobe himself with the inspiring message, “Be Legendary.”

Booker’s sneaker devotion is so significant that he dedicates a separate closet exclusively to his extensive collection, and he meticulously selects each pair he wears. Recently, he continued the tradition by sporting a legendary sneaker as a tribute to a Phoenix Suns icon.

Devin Booker flaunts rare sneakers in tribute to Shawn Marion

Before their matchup against the New York Knicks, the Suns honored Shawn Marion by retiring his jersey (#31), placing it in their Ring of Honor. Demonstrating a sign of tribute himself, Devin Booker was spotted wearing the exceptionally rare Shawn Marion Jordan 5 PEs from 2006.

Shawn Marion earned the nickname ‘the Matrix’ for his iconic acrobatic dunks, drawing inspiration from the gravity-defying scenes in the movie. Out of his 16-year NBA career, Marion dedicated nine years to the Phoenix Suns after being selected ninth overall from UNLV in 1999.

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During his time with the Suns (1999-2008), Marion averaged 18.4 points (48.1%) and 10.0 rebounds with 1.9 steals and 1.4 blocks per game. Moreover, he etched himself in Suns’ record books, with 12,134 points (5th), 6,616 rebounds (2nd), 1,245 steals (2nd), and 894 blocks (3rd).

Book’s latest sneakers are his tribute to Kobe

Anticipation among fans has reached a fever pitch with the imminent release of Devin Booker’s inaugural signature shoes, the Book 1. A limited drop will drop around the holiday season, with the official launch scheduled for next year’s spring. After more than two years of eager anticipation, Booker finally had the chance to put his design touch on a pair of shoes, marking a significant milestone in his career.

In a poignant homage to his late mentor, Kobe Bryant, Booker personally designed and unveiled a Kobe-inspired colorway of the Nike Book 1. He took inspiration from Kobe’s shoes for his colorway. Before having his line of sneakers, Booker exclusively wore Bryant’s kicks for the majority of his games.

There was a stir amongst fans by the mere sight of the shoes, and Book’s tribute. However, it remains unconfirmed whether Booker will retain these sneakers for himself or make them available to the public.

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