Devin Booker to switch jersey number from 1 to 15 next season
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 17, 2026, 8:09 PM
Last updated Jun 17, 2026
Devin Booker, the all-time leading scorer for the Phoenix Suns, plans to change his jersey number from No. 1 to No. 15 for the upcoming season. Booker previously wore No. 15 during the Olympic Games and honors his father's college history with the number. The transition marks a significant change as he has worn No. 1 throughout his NBA career and at Kentucky. Fans may need time to adjust to this new look ahead of the season. The offseason provides an opportunity for preparation and merchandise sales related to the new jersey.
- •Booker has worn No. 1 for his entire NBA career.
- •He previously wore No. 15 for Team USA.
- •The Suns have not advanced past the first round in three seasons.
- •Booker aims to tribute his father's college history with the number.
- 8:09 PMYahoo Sports — Devin Booker wearing a different jersey number is going to be very weird
"Time moves pretty quickly and suddenly one realizes it’s been five years since Devin Booker led the Phoenix Suns to the NBA Finals before ultimately falling to the Milwaukee Bucks. The franchise has failed to build on any of that…
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