Suns’ Devin Booker goes in full circle at Olympic moment with Grant Hill

Before Monday’s game, Phoenix Suns Star Devin Booker was presented with a Memorial Day from US Basketball Team Director, Grant Hill. The latter was a member of Suns at the end of his tail of his career. But now with the US Basketball he had to gather the best team to represent the United States.

Hill Selecting Booker was a pristine choice for the team. Although he did not have conspicuous performances like LeBron James or Stephen Curry, he did what was asked about him. From playing defense to being a spark plug, he did it all. As a result, Booker was even appointed to the unsung MVP by head coach Steve Kerr.

Shill forward almost a year later, and Booker enjoys himself in his gold medal. After the game explained Booker how much the ring means to him and how This moment comes in full circle.

“It was special,” Booker said. “Everyone who was part of this trip and the experience it will have a special place in our hearts for a long time. I remember when he came to Minnesota and told us we would join the team. Now almost a year later, was presented, which was pretty cool.

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Phoenix Suns Forward Kevin Durant (35) and Phoenix Suns Guard Devin Booker (1) Celebrate against La Clippers over the second half at Footprint Center
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Booker is only 28 years old. Although he has been in the league for nine seasons, he has plenty of high quality basketball in front of him. Every season, his games have evolved. The Suns star has improved his defense, Playmaking and Basketball IQ. At the same time, he has maintained that the killer instinct and has constantly found ways to be elite scores.

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His development was on full view for the United States basketball, and that was his confidence. For example, Booker called his shot at the gold medal a year before going to Paris. In a tweet of Kyle Kuzma, he asked who there are some star players who are willing to take a minor role to win. Booker immediately replied with “I do.”

Safe to say, mission achieved for the Suns guard.

However, there is another catch now for Olympic coverage. In one Instagram post At Bleacher Report, Hill said to Booker and Kevin Durant “Make sure you guys answer your phone in 4 years.” Durant replied with “Haha, I’m there.”

While Booker’s answer was not shared, he would probably accept another invitation to represent the United States on the global scene. After all, he has shown a selflessness that many players were stunned. Not that he is a selfish player, but that a player of his caliber took a back seat to help the team win.

Either way, Booker can grow his inheritance with another trip for summer -ol, thanks to Hill.