Story perspectives

Suns shift Devin Booker to No. 15 jersey

By Drooid · Sep 30, 2026, 12:40 AM UTC · How we work

Summary

Devin Booker Switches Jersey

Devin Booker switched his Phoenix Suns jersey from No. 1 to No. 15.
The change was announced on Father’s Day with a video featuring Booker and his father Melvin.
Melvin Booker wore No. 15 at Missouri and earned the 1994 Big Eight Player of the Year award.
Devin Booker averaged 26.1 points per game as the Suns finished 45-37 and lost in the first round.

Summary

Jalen Green's Contract Window

Jalen Green earns $36.3 million this season, the Suns’ second-highest salary.
Green became extension-eligible on October 1, giving Phoenix a narrow window to negotiate a new contract.
A hamstring injury delayed his debut until early November, when he scored 29 points and shot 6-of-13 threes.
In the Play-In, Green scored 26 points and hit eight three-pointers against the Warriors.

Summary

Deandre Green Evaluated

Suns will increase Deandre Green’s ball-handling duties to evaluate his fit alongside Devin Booker.
Coaching staff expects Booker to become primary playmaker as the season progresses, reducing Green’s facilitator role.
Green’s career three-point shooting is 33.9% on 7.4 attempts per game, flagged as an efficiency issue.
Suns will decide on extension or trade if Green fails to improve inside-8-foot and three-point percentages, amid fan speculation.

1 of 3

Devin Booker Switches Jersey

Devin Booker switched his Phoenix Suns jersey from No. 1 to No. 15.
The change was announced on Father’s Day with a video featuring Booker and his father Melvin.
Melvin Booker wore No. 15 at Missouri and earned the 1994 Big Eight Player of the Year award.
Devin Booker averaged 26.1 points per game as the Suns finished 45-37 and lost in the first round.

1 / 3