Devin Booker (Image Credits: Imagn)
Devin Booker is the kind of NBA star that doesn’t get much love from fans. Although some of his peers have been left speechless on his rise to stardom, pundits seem to want to see more from him. He has played the NBA Finals as the number one option, but the respect has been mostly lukewarm.

Perhaps his rise happened coincidentally when Luka Doncic, then with the Mavs, started to make some noise in the West. Or Anthony Edwards is making a name for the Timberwolves. Taking a backseat when the Suns brought in Kevin Durant in 2023, Booker thought he’d be a champion by now. None of that ever came into fruition. Instead, media scrutiny followed. For Booker, it looks like he wasn’t having fun playing basketball.

“The last two years were the toughest of my career,” per Devin Booker on The Burns & Gambo show.

With a lineup of Kevin Durant, Devin Booker, and Bradley Beal, everybody thought the Suns would at least win one title. Not only did they fall short, but they even missed the playoffs last season. Understandably, Booker wants a reset.

Devin Booker Looks To Lead The Suns Again

Devin Booker (Image Credits: Imagn)

Without Durant and Beal, Booker is looking to lead the Suns to relevance this season. While the Suns’ roster depth leaves more questions than answers, there’s no doubt that the 28-year-old is their bona fide star. He’s deadly from anywhere on the floor and could get hot in long stretches.

How he’ll fit alongside Jalen Green, another shooting guard, remains to be seen. In the past, Booker has shown promise that he could be a floor general, albeit on a small sample scale. Still in the middle of his athletic prime, can Booker transform his game and become a future MVP candidate? He has the tools to become one, no doubt about it.

Luka Doncic ‘destroys’ the Mavs on his return. Gets standing ovation and shows love to Mark Cuban

Luka Doncic hits 45 points in his first game in Dallas since being traded to the Los Angeles.

It’s rare for a home crowd to cheer the visiting team, but Luka Doncic’s return to Dallas was no ordinary night.

Just days before February’s trade deadline, the Mavericks shocked the NBA by sending their 26-year-old superstar to the Lakers—a move that outraged fans and sparked backlash toward GM Nico Harrison.

On Wednesday, Doncic played his first game back in Dallas since the trade. The arena was filled with fans in both his old Mavs and new Lakers jerseys, many chanting “Fire Nico” in protest.

Despite the emotion in the air, Doncic delivered a dominant performance, scoring a game-high 45 points to lead the Lakers to a 112-97 win. It was a powerful return for one of the league’s brightest stars—and a night Dallas won’t soon forget

The Mavericks pay tribute to Luka Dončić

While the Mavericks’ decision to trade Luka Doncic remains heavily criticized, they handled his return to Dallas with undeniable grace. The organization made sure his first game back as a Laker was met with respect and appreciation.

Every seat in the arena was draped with a T-shirt reading “Hvala za vse,” which translates from Slovenian to “thank you for everything.” It was a thoughtful nod to Doncic’s heritage and impact on the franchise.

Before tip-off, during the starting lineup announcements, the Mavericks played a tribute video showcasing some of Doncic’s most iconic moments in a Dallas jersey. The emotional gesture clearly resonated—moving Doncic to tears in front of the crowd that once called him their own.

Luka Doncic ‘DESTROYS’ his old team

Luka delivered a dazzling performance against his former team, putting up 45 points on 16-of-28 shooting, including 7-of-10 from beyond the arc. He also added 8 rebounds, 6 assists, and 4 steals in a game that showed exactly why he’s one of the best in the league.

From the opening tip, Doncic was locked in. By halftime, Doncic had racked up 31 points on 11-of-16 shooting in just 19 minutes—marking the 10th time in his career he’s scored 30 or more in a single half.

Though his scoring slowed in the second half, he continued to lead effectively, securing both a Lakers win and an unforgettable showing for the fans in Dallas.