Devin Booker is staying in Phoenix — and getting paid like never before. The Suns guard has agreed to a two-year, $145 million maximum contract extension through the 2029-30 season, marking the highest annual extension salary in NBA history. Booker and Suns owner Mat Ishbia finalized the deal during a private meeting in Las Vegas, signaling the franchise’s full commitment to building around the 4-time All-Star.
While the front office and Booker’s camp — including agent Jessica Holtz and father Melvin Booker — are celebrating the extension, NBA fans online weren’t nearly as thrilled. Social media platforms lit up with fiery takes, many criticizing the massive payout. One viral post summed up the sentiment: “Insane overpay for a non-top 15 player but fair since he’s sticking with that poverty franchise.”
Booker now holds a five-year, $316 million deal with the Suns, positioning him as one of the league’s highest-paid players moving forward. But the extension comes just weeks after another early playoff exit, and with no clear path to title contention, critics question whether Booker’s loyalty and scoring prowess are enough to justify the staggering figure.
For now, the Suns are betting big — and Booker’s officially all in.
(This is a building story…)
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