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[Golliver] USA’s Steve Kerr at the end of his press conference: “Devin Booker is an incredible basketball player. Nobody asked about him. He was our unsung MVP. I just wanted to say that.”



[Golliver] USA’s Steve Kerr at the end of his press conference: “Devin Booker is an incredible basketball player. Nobody asked about him. He was our unsung MVP. I just wanted to say that.”

by Alternatively_Built_

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  1. whatitdobabyyy

    Dumbass Celtic fans that thought tatum should’ve gotten Booker minutesss

  2. preddevils6

    It was weird seeing Lebron, Steph, and book on the court and Book playing the three with Lebron at 1 and Steph at 2.

  3. jrlandry

    Could see Booker becoming the next Durant/Melo, the guy who is Mr. Team USA

  4. commandrr

    this shit means something to me mannnnnnn

  5. Simple_Wait_7286

    Booker definitely gained a ton of respect from these Olympics, which is interesting considering how much hate this guy received after the 2022 playoffs.

    He played his role perfectly on offense as the off-ball scoring/shooting threat, and he played hard defensively too.

  6. That-Log8135

    im guessing the ’28 team will have him, edwards, tatum as the big 3

  7. siderealmaterial

    Booker, White and Jrue really impressed me. They hid their egos and just contributed however they could. All of them played D, they passed, and they hit big shots at the right time. Honestly incredible.

    Book expecially since he was coordinating for the big dogs. IT really says something about him that he was just the “5th man” for a squad made of mvps, but he just worked hard and put his head down.

  8. CookieMonsterNova

    book knew his role. book also plays better when there are baddies around

    edit**

    grammar

  9. taygads

    He’s without question been Steve’s favorite on the roster. He’s also not wrong.

    Also, Spears noted in his tweet of this quote that Kerr said this unsolicited.

  10. TemporaryValue5755

    I totally agree. Never really liked booker. I admit, I wasn’t familiar with his game. Played amazing in his role. Never out of place. Always playing hard. Always made great decisions.

  11. lakers082433

    Still remember the first game and some dude in here was calling Booker a bum and much more. Fucken clown I would tag him but I don’t roll that way lol

  12. dominbg1987

    Booker accepted and fully embraced his role Á stopper and Spot up shooter

    Great to See him do that for the team

  13. sriracha82

    Book had a motor & hustle I was unfamiliar with – NEVER ball watched, always either boxed out his man or went in for an offensive rebound, it was very impressive discipline for a guy who never has to do it in the NBA

    A looooot of guards could learn from how he played these Olympics

  14. FatefulPizzaSlice

    Book was unreal. Just always playing hard, nose to the grindstone. Hell, he was like playing up on Jokic and Wemby even if it wasn’t fully effective, he was willing to do it

  15. DariaYankovic

    He was unsung. Sing for him, MFers!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1

  16. by_yes_i_mean_no

    Facts, he embraced his position on the team and focused on being “a star in his role”. He’s very talented but you can’t have five “alphas” on the court, some guys need to get in where they fit in and he did it to perfection. Also played really well in Kerr style offense. Gained a lot of respect for him.

  17. FamousChex

    These Olympics changed how I view him. Respect!

  18. turkeysammichnjuice

    I’m sorry Devon Booker I wasn’t familiar with your game

  19. incredibleamadeuscho

    Olympics Booker is my favorite Devin Booker

  20. CiderDog

    Agreed. My big takeaway from this tournament was how good he was at both ends in his role. His stock was down the past few years and what a reminder of what an incredibly good player he is

  21. BackendSpecialist

    Facts.

    I would like to announce that the Devin Booker, and subsequently PHX Suns, haters club has moved on to Jamal Murray and the Denver Nuggets.

    Great job D Book 🥲

    (Mavs fans have permission to continue their hatred if they so please)

  22. restless_vagabond

    His [“I’ll do it”](https://x.com/DevinBook/status/1701736480362934458) tweet when Kuzma was going on about stars becoming role players was so true.

    So many quite details that made incredible moments happen.

    Everyone talking about the amazing 4 in a row from Steph. Book had the kick-out on the 3rd one that most others players of his caliber would’ve tried for a tough finish.

    So many powering over screens, picking up ball handlers full court, and hitting clutch 3’s when called upon to hit a shot (6 point play was Book).

    We all love the legends when they have iconic moments, but it’s players like Book that actually make good teams great. Love that guy.

  23. First the baby fist bump and now the do-whatever-the-team-needs play in the Olympics.

    Maybe Book isn’t such a bad guy after all.

  24. LetMeInImTrynaCuck

    Booker: 12ppg, 3 rebounds, 3 assists per game on 57/57/78 shooting splits.

  25. Buckeye_CFB

    Being able to have a 70-points-in-a-game superstar as a role player is the ultimate luxury. What a team

  26. Physical-Still-6855

    I remember booker scoring like 70 points in an NBA game when I was a kid 

  27. HaikN98

    I was a Booker hater before but I like him a lot especially after the Olympics. Also he is a better player than Tatum. Ready for the replies.

  28. InspirationalSkyFuck

    I can’t believe I’m saying this but I am officially a booker Stan

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