Devin Booker plans to change jersey number from No. 1 to No. 15
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 7:13 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Devin Booker is considering a jersey number change from No. 1 to No. 15 with the Phoenix Suns. The shift honors his father, Melvin Booker, who wore No. 15 during his college career at Missouri. Booker has worn No. 1 since joining the NBA in 2015. He previously donned No. 15 while representing Team USA in the Olympics. The Suns and NBA have yet to respond to inquiries regarding the potential change.
- •Devin Booker has worn No. 1 since 2015.
- •He aims to honor his father by wearing No. 15.
- •Melvin Booker played in college from 1990 to 1994.
- •Booker wore No. 15 during the last two Olympic Games.
- •The Suns and NBA have not confirmed the jersey change.
- 7:13 PMYahoo Sports — No more No. 1? Suns' Devin Booker may change his jersey number
"Devin Booker has worn No. 1 for the Phoenix Suns since he entered the NBA in 2015.
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