Before the ink had even dried on Devin Booker’s max rookie contract extension with the Suns, the questions around his eligibility had begun. After completing his third NBA season, Booker was certainly a candidate for the projected $158 million contract under current CBA rules, however, many wondered if he’d shown enough to deserve it.
With just a measly 68 wins in three seasons, the Suns have pegged Booker as the franchise player to lead them out of the NBA doldrums. However, after locking the shooting guard up through the 2023/24 season, plenty have questioned if Phoenix should have waited.