A last-minute phone call on Thursday morning allowed for a young phenom’s childhood dream to officially come true. Devin Booker received a phone call from NBA Commissioner Adam Silver informing him that he was being selected as an injury replacement for Damian Lillard in both the All-Star Game and the Three-Point Contest. While the former champion already had plenty of experience in the Three-Point Contest, his first All-Star nod allowed Booker to be recognized for his historic play on the hardwood this season.
But before he suited up on one of the NBA’s biggest stages, the young guard had to sit down under the bright lights of Chicago.