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Lillard Praises Booker’s Transformation and Loyalty After $145M Suns Extension

He praised Booker’s work ethic, highlighting the guard’s authenticity as Phoenix looks to him to guide a youthful roster next season.

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Overview

  • Damian Lillard commended Booker’s evolution from a gifted scorer to one of the NBA’s elite, crediting his mental toughness and dedication under pressure
  • Lillard defined loyalty as staying true to oneself rather than to an organization, saying Booker exemplifies that by steadfastly pursuing his own goals
  • Booker solidified his place as the Suns’ cornerstone with a two-year, $145 million contract extension signed this summer
  • Since being drafted in 2015, Booker has logged 673 games for Phoenix without ever leaving the franchise, navigating multiple lineup changes
  • Booker now prepares to shoulder team leadership in 2025–26 without a proven co-star, guiding a young core that includes Jalen Green, Mark Williams and Grayson Allen