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“The only way to do great work is to love what you do,” said Steve Jobs. This quote resonates universally, no matter what walk of life they come from. Devin Booker, for example, embodies this mindset through his unwavering passion for basketball. Reflecting on his dedication, he shared, “I watch the game more than ever. I keep falling in love with it every day.”

Turning his love for basketball into something resourceful, from an early stage, has allowed Booker to today stand as one of the most recognizable faces in the modern NBA. His dedication to the game, in turn, has allowed him to secure huge team contracts, sponsorship deals, and endorsements that have further elevated his net worth.

After nine years in the NBA, and simply being 28 years of age, Devin Booker has managed to accumulate an amount that can allow him, and even the next generation of his family, to lead comfortable lives. Therefore, without any further ado, let us know in detail about the number that lies in the NBA player’s account.

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What is the net worth of Devin Booker in 2024? A glance into his career earnings

According to Forbes, Devin Booker currently boasts a net worth of a whopping $58.2 million. If the ranking by Media Referee is to be believed, then Booker’s existing earnings allow him to rank in the ‘Top 60’ area, on the list of the ‘Wealthiest NBA players of all time’.

Much credit for Booker’s current net worth could be directly given to his career earnings. Drafted as the 13 overall pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, it was certain that the point guard/shooting guard was going to receive a memorable contract right from the start. Upon being taken in by the Phoenix Suns, Booker signed a 4-year, $9.985 million contract with the NBA franchise.

By the time the contract started to near its end, Devin Booker had already established his usefulness to the Suns. Along with having averaged 21.4 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 4.2 assists over four seasons, he had also been named to the NBA All-Rookie First Team and won the Three-Point Contest in 2018. In 2017, he became the first player in franchise history to score 70 points or more. Being 20 years and 145 days old when he achieved the feat, Booker became the youngest player in NBA history to score 60 or more points in a game.

Therefore, possibly looking to show how much the player means to the team, the Phoenix Suns ended up giving Booker a jaw-dropping 5-year, $158.253 million extension back in July 2018. Singing that contract increased the player’s average annual pay by 1167.91%.

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Devin Booker currently plays under a supermax contract/designated veteran extension deal. Signed back in mid-2022, the deal was structured to pay him $220.44 million over the course of 4-years. This places the player’s annual average salary at $55.1 million. However, Booker is reportedly set to make only $49.2 million from the deal during the ongoing season. Even then, the amount allows him to be the 7 highest-paid player of the 2024-25 NBA season. Booker ranks right between Kawhi Leonard ($49.35 million), and Paul George ($49.205 million).

What is Devin Booker’s deal with Nike and Call of Duty? What are his other endorsements?

Nike’s decision to sign Michael Jordan back in 1984 transformed the face of their basketball shoe line. They have continued using that strategy by promoting their shoes through NBA players and even signing on a selected few to launch a new signature shoe line under the player’s name. Devin Booker is among those lucky few.

The Phoenix Suns star first signed with Nike back in 2015, aka his rookie year. Later, in 2018, he signed a notable 5-year $50 million extension deal and extended it further back in 2022. In September 2023, the company released the details of the ‘Nike Book 1,’ aka the first shoe of Booker’s signature shoe series.

Booker was glad to have his own signature shoe line. However, he made headlines after highlighting that the marketing and launch of the shoe could have been better.

Los Angeles Lakers legend Shaquille O’Neal, who had signed on as Reebok’s President of Basketball back in October 2023, even used this apparent ‘disappointment’ to try to get Booker to switch brands.

Whether Shaq was serious or not when he said “You should come with @reebok”, Booker continued remaining part of Nike. In fact, his contract will keep him with the brand at least till 2029.

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Along with Nike, the Suns player has also promoted several other brands over the years. Examples include ‘Corona,’ ‘Sweetgreen,’ ‘Foot Locker,’ ‘Finish Line,’ ‘Chevrolet,’ ‘Autograph,’ ‘COCO5,’ etc. His sponsorship interests have gone to the video game industry too. One might remember Devin Booker as the main player on the cover of NBA 2K23. Additionally, he also joined Astro Gaming, as a brand ambassador, back in 2021.

However, the one collaboration that rose even above these would be the player’s partnership with ‘Call of Duty’! Earlier this year, the developers added Devin Booker’s ‘skin’ as part of ‘Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III’s pack. Booker’s teammate, Kevin Durant, had been a playable character ever since he partnered with the video game series back in May 2023.

Did Devin Booker invest in ‘Overtime’? A note about his investments so far

Per Forbes, Devin Booker has not shied away from using his existing earnings to further elevate his net worth. When it comes to investments, the 28-year-old has placed his money with ‘Mitchell & Ness,’ and even a Major League Pickleball franchise: the AZ Drive. Back in 2021, he joined Michael Jordan, Naomi Osaka, Patrick Mahomes, and several other renowned celebrities to provide a $20 million ‘Series A’ financing to ‘Buzzer’. It is a mobile platform that reportedly provides “personalization and discovery of live sports”.

Booker had also joined a group that helped raise $80 million, in ‘Series C,’ for the sports media brand Overtime. Other people in the group included Jeff Bezos, Drake, and two of Booker’s on-court rivals: Trae Young and Klay Thompson. The Suns’ star had also made an investment in the convenience store delivery app ‘GoPuff’.

Furthermore, he had also participated in a funding round for the luxury watch marketplace ‘WatchBox,’ announced in November. In total, Booker had reportedly picked up stakes in seven startups between 2018-2022.

What cars does Devin Booker own?

What is the point of having an abundance of money if one won’t spend it to acquire branded cars? From Shaquille O’Neal’s specially customized vehicles to Michael Jordan’s collection that consists of everything from a Cadillac and a Bugatti Veyron to a Toyota Camry NASCAR vehicle, some members of the NBA fraternity have had the right idea of ‘investing’ in some wheels. Devin Booker is among them.

The US Sun reports that the value of the Suns player’s car collection can reach around $600,000! Not only that, they are even a part of the modern generation, as the player seems to like indulging in some vintage. One of the vehicles in the collection is a Buick Grand National, a classic representation of 1980s American muscle. Valued at $45,000, the car does not have a huge engine. However, it boasts a three-speed manual transmission that allows it to go from 0 to 60 mph in just under seven seconds!

 

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The Buick Grand National GNX, reportedly introduced back in 1987, occupies another spot in the NBA player’s garage. It is a rare piece, as retailers reportedly sold only 547 models. Amongst the collection also lies a 1995 Chevy Impala SS, and a 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer. However, the crown jewel out of all of them would most likely be the 1959 Chevy Impala. Costing the player around $80,000, reports call it one of Booker’s favorite cars to roll up to during game days. As a result, fans may occasionally get a glimpse of it from time to time.

However, not everything in the collection is vintage.

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Devin Booker also boasts a Ferrari 488 Turbo Spider. It is the most expensive car in the player’s collection, valued at around $200,000. Furthermore, it is also a lone wolf among the American-themed cars.

Being just 28 years of age, Booker may still have over a decade more left to play in the NBA. The longer he continues to be efficient on the court, the better chances he has of securing a bigger contract, and more endorsement deals. The player is currently in the best time of his NBA career, and the only direction he may be heading towards now is up.

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