Devin Booker to change jersey number for upcoming NBA season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 18, 2026, 6:10 PM
Last updated Jun 18, 2026
Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns will switch his jersey number from No. 1 to No. 15 for the 2026-27 NBA season. This change honors his father, Melvin Booker, who wore No. 15 during his time at the University of Missouri. Booker has also worn No. 15 while representing Team USA at the Olympics. Mark Williams previously wore No. 15 for the Suns and faces an uncertain situation as a restricted free agent.
- •Booker wore No. 1 throughout his NBA career since 2015.
- •The change pays tribute to his father's college number.
- •Mark Williams is a restricted free agent and wore No. 15 last season.
- •Devin Booker wore No. 15 for Team USA when winning Gold Medals.
- 6:10 PMYahoo Sports — Phoenix Suns' Devin Booker making major change for 2026-27 NBA season
"Booker's uniform with the Suns will have a different look next season.
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