Steve Kerr says Devin Booker was Team USA's unsung MVP
David Aldridge: Steve Kerr shouts out Devin Booker at the end of the U.S. press conference. “He was incredible this entire round. Just what he does, play to play to play. Rock solid. Completely changed his role from the NBA to now. He was kind of our unsung MVP. I just wanted to say that.”
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Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Night Night.” Dwyane Wade.
Stephen Curry final dagger 3 and Devin Booker breakaway layup closes out France in Team USA 98-87 win for Olympic gold in #Paris2024 . pic.x.com/g5z8rlwwci – 7:44 PM
“Night Night.” Dwyane Wade.
Stephen Curry final dagger 3 and Devin Booker breakaway layup closes out France in Team USA 98-87 win for Olympic gold in #Paris2024 . pic.x.com/g5z8rlwwci – 7:44 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
As the gold medal press conference was nearing its conclusion, Team USA head coach Steve Kerr interrupted it
He gave credit to Pheonix Suns star Devin Booker who had an outstanding debut Olympics:
basketnews.com/news-210443-st… – 7:39 PM
As the gold medal press conference was nearing its conclusion, Team USA head coach Steve Kerr interrupted it
He gave credit to Pheonix Suns star Devin Booker who had an outstanding debut Olympics:
basketnews.com/news-210443-st… – 7:39 PM
David Aldridge @davidaldridgedc
Steve Kerr shouts out Devin Booker at the end of the U.S. press conference. “He was incredible this entire round. Just what he does, play to play to play. Rock solid. Completely changed his role from the NBA to now. He was kind of our unsung MVP. I just wanted to say that.” – 7:29 PM
Steve Kerr shouts out Devin Booker at the end of the U.S. press conference. “He was incredible this entire round. Just what he does, play to play to play. Rock solid. Completely changed his role from the NBA to now. He was kind of our unsung MVP. I just wanted to say that.” – 7:29 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
USA coach Steve Kerr unsolicitedly said the Devin Booker “was incredible” and added that he was an “unsung MVP.” – 7:17 PM
USA coach Steve Kerr unsolicitedly said the Devin Booker “was incredible” and added that he was an “unsung MVP.” – 7:17 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
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.” – 7:16 PM
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.” – 7:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
This is the possession that encapsulates Devin Booker’s value to Team USA.
Steph tries to find space on a heater, doubles shut it down twice but the ball finds him because Booker immediately drives to collapse everyone.
Different game without that play
pic.x.com/fsxgncs656 – 7:16 PM
This is the possession that encapsulates Devin Booker’s value to Team USA.
Steph tries to find space on a heater, doubles shut it down twice but the ball finds him because Booker immediately drives to collapse everyone.
Different game without that play
pic.x.com/fsxgncs656 – 7:16 PM
Ben Golliver @BenGolliver
USA Basketball’s Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry requested during a timeout to run the pick-and-roll with LeBron James that set up one of his dagger threes to beat France: “I said, okay, let’s do that.” – 7:02 PM
USA Basketball’s Steve Kerr said Stephen Curry requested during a timeout to run the pick-and-roll with LeBron James that set up one of his dagger threes to beat France: “I said, okay, let’s do that.” – 7:02 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
One other narrative that other people have brought up already: my respect for Devin Booker went up watching him on Team USA.
He’s a star who can scale his role up or down. Thought his defense was solid. Was always ready to shoot. Just handled his business as part of the team. – 6:54 PM
One other narrative that other people have brought up already: my respect for Devin Booker went up watching him on Team USA.
He’s a star who can scale his role up or down. Thought his defense was solid. Was always ready to shoot. Just handled his business as part of the team. – 6:54 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Another memorable experience at the Olympics with Team USA for Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
A recap of a memorable gold meal game: arizonasports.com/story/3554339/… – 6:39 PM
Another memorable experience at the Olympics with Team USA for Devin Booker and Kevin Durant.
A recap of a memorable gold meal game: arizonasports.com/story/3554339/… – 6:39 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker is a 2x gold medalist. Kevin Durant is a 4x gold medalist. Here’s a recap of the gold medal game, the best highlights, and some stats showing why it was such a great Olympics to be a Suns fan: bit.ly/4fGGZh5 – 6:17 PM
Devin Booker is a 2x gold medalist. Kevin Durant is a 4x gold medalist. Here’s a recap of the gold medal game, the best highlights, and some stats showing why it was such a great Olympics to be a Suns fan: bit.ly/4fGGZh5 – 6:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Paris2024 Olympic champions.
Team USA men’s basketball.
Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Derrick White, Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum. Joel Embiid, Jrue Holiday, Bam Adebayo, Anthony Davis and Devin Booker.
#Suns #TeamUSA pic.x.com/c8wvuevjug – 6:15 PM
#Paris2024 Olympic champions.
Team USA men’s basketball.
Stephen Curry, Anthony Edwards, LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Derrick White, Tyrese Haliburton, Jayson Tatum. Joel Embiid, Jrue Holiday, Bam Adebayo, Anthony Davis and Devin Booker.
#Suns #TeamUSA pic.x.com/c8wvuevjug – 6:15 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker now has 2 Olympic gold medals by the age of 27.
Expect him to be on the 2028 team for the LA Olympics.
Could Booker win 4 Olympic gold medals like Kevin Durant? #Suns #Paris2024 #TeamUSA pic.x.com/kokluilptk – 6:01 PM
Devin Booker now has 2 Olympic gold medals by the age of 27.
Expect him to be on the 2028 team for the LA Olympics.
Could Booker win 4 Olympic gold medals like Kevin Durant? #Suns #Paris2024 #TeamUSA pic.x.com/kokluilptk – 6:01 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“This experience was totally different from the first one. Not taking anything away from that, but the atmosphere, obviously Stephen, LeBron joining us, this experience is going up there with any other experience in my lifetime,” USA guard Devin Booker said. – 5:44 PM
“This experience was totally different from the first one. Not taking anything away from that, but the atmosphere, obviously Stephen, LeBron joining us, this experience is going up there with any other experience in my lifetime,” USA guard Devin Booker said. – 5:44 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
“We’ve seen it before. Got a hot player, you got to keep finding him. He’s the best shooter to ever live and today was another test to that,” USA guard Devin Booker on Stephen Curry. – 5:42 PM
“We’ve seen it before. Got a hot player, you got to keep finding him. He’s the best shooter to ever live and today was another test to that,” USA guard Devin Booker on Stephen Curry. – 5:42 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry, via NBC:
“He likes to be in storybooks.” – 5:40 PM
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry, via NBC:
“He likes to be in storybooks.” – 5:40 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry via NBC:
“He likes to be in storybooks.” – 5:36 PM
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry via NBC:
“He likes to be in storybooks.” – 5:36 PM
Melissa Rohlin @melissarohlin
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry on NBC: “He likes to be in storybooks.” – 5:31 PM
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry on NBC: “He likes to be in storybooks.” – 5:31 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry:
“It’s storybook stuff, but he likes being in storybooks.” – 5:31 PM
Steve Kerr on Steph Curry:
“It’s storybook stuff, but he likes being in storybooks.” – 5:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker finished a team-high +130 in 11 games for Team USA. Kevin Durant was a +84 in just 6 games.
THAT’S why they had two Suns in the starting lineup – 5:29 PM
Devin Booker finished a team-high +130 in 11 games for Team USA. Kevin Durant was a +84 in just 6 games.
THAT’S why they had two Suns in the starting lineup – 5:29 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Team USA beats France 98-87 in the gold medal game for their 5th straight Olympic gold.
Devin Booker: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 6-10 FG, 2-5 3P, team-high +18 in 28 mins
Kevin Durant: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 5-12 FG, 3-9 3P, +7 in 31 mins – 5:20 PM
Team USA beats France 98-87 in the gold medal game for their 5th straight Olympic gold.
Devin Booker: 15 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists, 6-10 FG, 2-5 3P, team-high +18 in 28 mins
Kevin Durant: 15 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists, 5-12 FG, 3-9 3P, +7 in 31 mins – 5:20 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Devin Booker today:
15 PTS
6 REB
6-10 FG
+18
Only Steph had more points. pic.x.com/oxqd4flvxn – 5:17 PM
Devin Booker today:
15 PTS
6 REB
6-10 FG
+18
Only Steph had more points. pic.x.com/oxqd4flvxn – 5:17 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Devin Booker: 2-time gold medalist
Kevin Durant: 4-time Olympic gold medalist (the first to win 4 in Olympic basketball history) – 5:17 PM
Devin Booker: 2-time gold medalist
Kevin Durant: 4-time Olympic gold medalist (the first to win 4 in Olympic basketball history) – 5:17 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Team USA holds on against France to win it.
Kevin Durant is the first player in the men’s program to win 4 Olympic gold medals.
Devin Booker gets his second straight.
A good summer. – 5:17 PM
Team USA holds on against France to win it.
Kevin Durant is the first player in the men’s program to win 4 Olympic gold medals.
Devin Booker gets his second straight.
A good summer. – 5:17 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Team USA scoring leaders today:
24 — Steph
15 — Durant
15 — Booker
14 — LeBron
Gold. pic.x.com/crqjenrqhv – 5:16 PM
Team USA scoring leaders today:
24 — Steph
15 — Durant
15 — Booker
14 — LeBron
Gold. pic.x.com/crqjenrqhv – 5:16 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Cordinier 0-for-4. Been a huge part of France’s success this tournament and Booker has done a great job on him. – 4:31 PM
Cordinier 0-for-4. Been a huge part of France’s success this tournament and Booker has done a great job on him. – 4:31 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
3 fouls on Devin Booker early in the 3Q. He’ll have to be careful here – 4:29 PM
3 fouls on Devin Booker early in the 3Q. He’ll have to be careful here – 4:29 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Team USA 49 France 41 Half.
Devin Booker 13 points (2-of-3 from 3). LeBron James 7 points.
Guerschon Yabusele 15 points, Victor Wembanyama 13 points, five rebounds.
3PT: USA 9-of-20, France 3-of-16. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.x.com/x81rtfrdzu – 4:19 PM
Team USA 49 France 41 Half.
Devin Booker 13 points (2-of-3 from 3). LeBron James 7 points.
Guerschon Yabusele 15 points, Victor Wembanyama 13 points, five rebounds.
3PT: USA 9-of-20, France 3-of-16. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.x.com/x81rtfrdzu – 4:19 PM
Josh Robbins @JoshuaBRobbins
At halftime, playing for gold, the U.S. leads France 49-41. Devin Booker leads Team USA in scoring, with 13 points. Guerschon
Yabusele has a game-high 15 points, and Victor Wembanyama has 13. – 4:16 PM
At halftime, playing for gold, the U.S. leads France 49-41. Devin Booker leads Team USA in scoring, with 13 points. Guerschon
Yabusele has a game-high 15 points, and Victor Wembanyama has 13. – 4:16 PM
Paul Garcia @PaulGarciaNBA
Half: USA by 8
Booker 13 pts
LeBron 7 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast
Curry, Ant, KD 6 pts each
Yabusele 15 pts
Wemby 13 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 to – 4:13 PM
Half: USA by 8
Booker 13 pts
LeBron 7 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast
Curry, Ant, KD 6 pts each
Yabusele 15 pts
Wemby 13 pts, 5 reb, 2 ast, 1 to – 4:13 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
Devin Booker with a team-high 13 points.
Team USA leads France by 8 at the half. Competitiveness has been absolutely off the charts. – 4:12 PM
Devin Booker with a team-high 13 points.
Team USA leads France by 8 at the half. Competitiveness has been absolutely off the charts. – 4:12 PM
Adam Spolane @AdamSpolane
Wonder how much subliminal recruiting Jason Biles has done with Devin Booker this summer – 4:09 PM
Wonder how much subliminal recruiting Jason Biles has done with Devin Booker this summer – 4:09 PM
Tim Bontemps @TimBontemps
Tremendous half from Devin Booker, helping to bust this game open. – 4:07 PM
Tremendous half from Devin Booker, helping to bust this game open. – 4:07 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Devin Booker a little extra.
Team USA up 37-33. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.x.com/labqni2m4m – 4:05 PM
Devin Booker a little extra.
Team USA up 37-33. #Suns #TeamUSA #Paris2024 pic.x.com/labqni2m4m – 4:05 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Things are getting chippy between Team USA and France as Devin Booker pushes Nando De Colo 😲 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/5c2qyowrgo – 4:05 PM
Things are getting chippy between Team USA and France as Devin Booker pushes Nando De Colo 😲 #Paris2024 pic.x.com/5c2qyowrgo – 4:05 PM
Dan Favale @danfavale
“if he’s needed to be loud, he’s loud. if he’s needed to be quiet, he’s quiet.”
-dwyane wade, spitting absolute truth on devin booker and his scalability – 3:58 PM
“if he’s needed to be loud, he’s loud. if he’s needed to be quiet, he’s quiet.”
-dwyane wade, spitting absolute truth on devin booker and his scalability – 3:58 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
So it will be off-the-bench Bam Adebayo throughout the Olympics. Today’s Team USA starters vs. France for the gold (3:30 p.m, NBC):
Joel Embiid
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker – 3:17 PM
So it will be off-the-bench Bam Adebayo throughout the Olympics. Today’s Team USA starters vs. France for the gold (3:30 p.m, NBC):
Joel Embiid
LeBron James
Kevin Durant
Stephen Curry
Devin Booker – 3:17 PM
BasketNews @BasketNews_com
Team USA’s starting lineup vs France has 5⃣5⃣ combined All-Star selections 🤯 #Paris2024
🇺🇸 LeBron James – 20x
🇺🇸 Kevin Durant – 14x
🇺🇸 Steph Curry – 10x
🇺🇸 Joel Embiid – 7x
🇺🇸 Devin Booker – 4x pic.x.com/z0ogjchi9z – 3:17 PM
Team USA’s starting lineup vs France has 5⃣5⃣ combined All-Star selections 🤯 #Paris2024
🇺🇸 LeBron James – 20x
🇺🇸 Kevin Durant – 14x
🇺🇸 Steph Curry – 10x
🇺🇸 Joel Embiid – 7x
🇺🇸 Devin Booker – 4x
pic.x.com/z0ogjchi9z – 3:17 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“It’s not what I’m not seeing from Jayson. It’s what I’ve seen from the other guys.”
Steve Kerr on Jayson Tatum, who didn’t play in Thursday’s win vs. Serbia.
“It’s just a math problem more than anything.”
Will he play Saturday for gold? Thoughts? #Celtics #Paris2024 #TeamUSA pic.x.com/qe1x599kux – 10:21 PM
“It’s not what I’m not seeing from Jayson. It’s what I’ve seen from the other guys.”
Steve Kerr on Jayson Tatum, who didn’t play in Thursday’s win vs. Serbia.
“It’s just a math problem more than anything.”
Will he play Saturday for gold? Thoughts? #Celtics #Paris2024 #TeamUSA pic.x.com/qe1x599kux – 10:21 PM
Eliav Gabay @eliavgabay
Let’s give Kevin Durant & Devin Booker some credit following #USA’s instant classic vs Serbia:
🔥 Durant – One of the squad’s closers & dishes out honest answers to fans
🫡 Booker – Stars in his role & shows an athlete’s perspective with his camcorder
READ🇺🇸 pic.x.com/jppx7au9hp – 9:06 PM
Let’s give Kevin Durant & Devin Booker some credit following #USA’s instant classic vs Serbia:
🔥 Durant – One of the squad’s closers & dishes out honest answers to fans
🫡 Booker – Stars in his role & shows an athlete’s perspective with his camcorder
READ🇺🇸 pic.x.com/jppx7au9hp – 9:06 PM
More on this storyline
Ben 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.” -via x.com / August 10, 2024
Marc J. Spears: “This experience was totally different from the first one. Not taking anything away from that, but the atmosphere, obviously Stephen, LeBron joining us, this experience is going up there with any other experience in my lifetime,” USA guard Devin Booker said. -via x.com / August 10, 2024