Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker reached NBA Finals following his dad's lessons
How did Devin Booker get to the NBA Finals? By following the path his father laid out for him, Melissa Rohlin writes.
www.foxsports.comHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting up to 2025–2026.
- Devin Booker’s parents are Melvin Booker (father, former NBA/overseas player) and Veronica Gutierrez (mother, cosmetologist). They raised him separately for much of his youth and have remained unified as co-parents.[1][2]
- Booker's upbringing with his mother in Michigan and his father’s ongoing involvement shaped his path to the NBA, including training moves and coaching from his father during adolescence.[3]
- Recent coverage has focused more on Booker's son of alegacy narrative and family background rather than ongoing changes to his parents’ status or new information about them; no credible reports indicate changes in custody or residence in 2025–2026.[5][3]
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- Devin Booker’s parents and their roles:[2][1]
- Father’s coaching influence and family background:[3]
- Additional context on family narratives:[5]