Devin Booker changes jersey number to No. 15 for Father's Day tribute
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 21, 2026, 8:44 PM
Last updated Jun 21, 2026
Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns' five-time All-Star guard, has switched his jersey from No. 1 to No. 15 to honor his father, Melvin Booker. The Suns shared a video of them discussing this change on Father's Day, June 21, 2026. Devin noted that No. 15 has always been significant for his family, as his father wore it during his professional career. Previously, Devin wore No. 15 while winning Olympic gold medals in 2020 and 2024. He is currently the Suns' all-time leading scorer with 19,520 points in the regular season and playoffs over his 11 NBA seasons.
- •Devin Booker changes jersey number to No. 15 on Father's Day.
- •The Suns released a video discussing the change.
- •Number 15 is a family number, worn by Melvin Booker.
- •Devin Booker is the Suns' all-time leading scorer.
- •He has worn No. 1 for his entire NBA career prior to this change.
- 5:01 PMYahoo Sports — Former Kentucky star Devin Booker swaps jersey number to honor father
- 10:03 PMYahoo Sports — Suns star Devin Booker looks to win NBA title wearing dad's No. 15
- 8:44 PMYahoo Sports — Suns' All-Star guard Devin Booker changes jersey number to No. 15 in honor of his dad Melvin
"Phoenix Suns' five-time All-Star guard Devin Booker has changed his jersey number to No. 15 from No. 1 in honor of his dad Melvin Booker, who played professionally in the NBA and overseas. The Suns released a video of Melvin and Devin Booker talking about the change on Sunday, which is Father's Day.
"The Phoenix Suns posted a video interview with Devin Booker and his dad, Melvin Booker, talking about the 4-time All-Star switching to No. 15.
"Former Kentucky Wildcat and current Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has changed his jersey number from No. 1 to his father's former No. 15.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 22, 2026, 5:01 PMFormer Kentucky star Devin Booker swaps jersey number to honor father
Former Kentucky Wildcat and current Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker has changed his jersey number from No. 1 to his father's former No. 15.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 10:03 PMSuns star Devin Booker looks to win NBA title wearing dad's No. 15
The Phoenix Suns posted a video interview with Devin Booker and his dad, Melvin Booker, talking about the 4-time All-Star switching to No. 15.
- Yahoo SportsJun 21, 2026, 8:44 PMSuns' All-Star guard Devin Booker changes jersey number to No. 15 in honor of his dad Melvin
Phoenix Suns' five-time All-Star guard Devin Booker has changed his jersey number to No. 15 from No. 1 in honor of his dad Melvin Booker, who played professionally in the NBA and overseas. The Suns released a video of Melvin and Devin Booker talking about the change on Sunday, which is Father's Day.
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