Devin Booker Makes Shocking Decision Following Game 6 Loss

Devin Booker skipped media twice following Nuggets vs. Suns Game 6

Joey Linn | May 12, 2023

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Following an embarrassing Game 6 loss to the Denver Nuggets, Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker skipped his postgame media session. According to local reporters, who spoke with ESPN's Tim MacMahon, this is very uncharacteristic for Booker.

This is very uncharacteristic for Booker, who typically embraces the responsibilities that come along with being the face of the franchise. Local media members couldn’t recall the last time he left arena without fulfilling his media obligations.
— Tim MacMahon (@espn_macmahon) May 12, 2023

Nobody expected this from Booker, because as MacMahon states, local reporters have grown used to the Suns star fulfilling his media obligations regardless of a game's outcome. While it may not seem shocking for a star player to skip media after a loss like this, there is a reason local reporters were so surprised by this decision from Booker.

To compound matters even further, Booker was also not present at exit interviews on Friday, making it consecutive media sessions he was absent for.

Devin Booker did not address the media at exit interviews today either
— Gerald Bourguet (@GeraldBourguet) May 12, 2023

Booker is understandably frustrated; however, the NBA has proven a willingness to fine players for skipping media sessions. Most recently fining Memphis Grizzlies forward Dillon Brooks for skipping media during the first round against the Los Angeles Lakers, the NBA has already enforced their media availability policy this postseason.

It is worth noting that Brooks was fined after several violations, so the league may not fine Booker for the one postgame absence, but it does remain a possibility. Booker's absence at exit interviews is likely not something the NBA can fine him for, as these are hosted by individual organizations.

Needless to say, Devin Booker is frustrated with another disappointing season for the Phoenix Suns. After being embarrassed on their home floor by the Dallas Mavericks lats postseason, Phoenix suffered a nearly identical ending this year.

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JOEY LINN

Title: Credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation Email: joeylinn52@gmail.com Education: Communication Studies degree from Biola University Location: Los Angeles, California Expertise: NBA analysis and reporting Experience: Joey Linn is a credentialed writer covering the NBA for Sports Illustrated's FanNation. Covering the LA Clippers independently in 2018, then for Fansided and 213Hoops from 2019-2021, Joey joined Sports Illustrated's FanNation to cover the Clippers after the 2020-21 season. Graduating from Biola University in 2022 with a Communication Studies degree, Joey served as Biola's play-by-play announcer for their basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer teams during his time in school. Joey's work on Biola's broadcasts, combined with his excellence in the classroom, earned him the Outstanding Communication Studies Student of the year award in 2022. Joey covers the NBA full-time across multiple platforms, primarily serving as a credentialed Clippers beat writer.

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