Devin Booker has spent all ten seasons of his pro career with the Phoenix Suns.
The four-time NBA All-Star is coming off a year where he averaged 25.6 points, 4.1 rebounds and 7.1 assists per contest while shooting 46.1% from the field and 33.2% from the three-point range in 75 games.
According to John Gambadoro of Arizona Sports 98.7 FM Phoenix, the Suns are planning to start Booker at point guard (h/t Evan Sidery of Forbes).
Devin Booker will be the Suns’ full-time starting point guard next season, per @Gambo987 (https://t.co/tRJkUuE629).
Booker, who averaged a career-high 7.1 assists per game, will have the entire offensive system flow through him. pic.twitter.com/6cLsHEq98N
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 24, 2025
Many fans did not like the news on social media.
@UpnDownBoy: “Damn it no. What are these guys doing. Oh that’s right, they have no idea.”
@TheOGcolt: “Wasting another year of his prime having him play outside his natural position, where he’s been at his best throughout his career.”
@itsmetoshiro: “Wrf. Just let this man be the star 2 guard and call it a day. Why the continued experiment here when it’s failed 2 years in a row”
Mar 30, 2025; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) shoots against the Houston Rockets in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images / Rick Scuteri-Imagn Images
@andyjbays: “Booker is a great playmaker, but man I want to see him play the 2 full time again. Like I know he can play the position, but I don’t wanna see Point Book again ya know”
@SnoopVonPoop: “I do not like this idea! It takes away from his game and has not worked out well in the past!”
@Hektor1K: “Point book was mediocre lol an everyone said that they didn’t want that for him but just to be that bucket getter”
Jan 14, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) directs his teammates against the Atlanta Hawks during the first half at State Farm Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-Imagn Images / Dale Zanine-Imagn Images
The Suns made the NBA Finals in 2021.
However, they are coming off a year where they were the 11th seed in the Western Conference with a 36-46 record.