Humor: Social Media's Love/Hate With Devin Booker's Wholesome Playoff Moments

While Booker is sure to be a great father in the future, social media jokes his time spent with kids before and during games should be limited until after the season.

Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker has already accomplished a significant amount as his seventh season in the NBA begins to close. 

While he continues the chase for that coveted ring he and everyone else in Phoenix desires, perhaps Booker might look to avoid adorable little faces that flock to the arena to watch him take flight on the court. 

It all started in Game 2 of Phoenix's opening-round series with the New Orleans Pelicans. Early on, Booker sank a fadeaway buzzer-beater to end the first quarter. After watching the shot go in, a fan presented their baby in Booker's direction that quickly swept the internet. 

Booker would later exit the game with a hamstring injury, and the Suns would ultimately lose Game 2 before wrapping up the series in six games. Booker would eventually recover and appear in the series-clinching 115-109 victory in New Orleans.

(Jokingly, of course) Suns fans were quick to blame Booker's misfortune on the small knuckles of the courtside baby. 

Fast-forward to Friday night, where Booker was filmed spending time with center Deandre Ayton's son prior to Game 3 in their current series with the Dallas Mavericks.

Deandre Ayton's son with @DevinBook 🧡 pic.twitter.com/WpAIEkChPM

— ESPN (@espn) May 7, 2022

The Suns would ultimately lose, as Booker and the rest of Phoenix's lineup played what felt like their most off-schedule brand of basketball in a 103-94 loss to the Mavericks. Turnovers were aplenty for the Suns, with Booker contributing five of his own and possessing a plus-minus of -12 when he was on the court, which tied for a team-low. 

The Suns still remain up 2-1 in the series with plenty of basketball left to advance to the Western Conference Finals. 

The sky isn't falling in Phoenix, but jokes were indeed flying when it comes to how cautious Booker should be around children moving forward. 

@DevinBook…Listen to me, no matter what happens tonight, do not, I repeat, do not fist bump another baby for the love of God!

— Pessimistic Suns fan ✡️🇺🇦🇮🇱 (@YevgeniyKogosov) April 28, 2022

We need another player to fist bump a baby sitting court side. U’d hate for it to be a bad omen Lol #devinbooker #NBAPlayoffs

— XX1 (@XX1music) April 20, 2022

Woj brings up a good point later, the baby that dapped Devin Booker, had a wager of Booker under 4 rebounds last night.

Which is why the devious child used his parasitic powers to sap his Booker of his strength, injuring his hamstring. https://t.co/dnmFcUGuff pic.twitter.com/jSQYlxp6Xu

— Dr. Lös Real Polyamorous Tantric Sex Guru (@LosRealAli) April 20, 2022

How could society let this happen???

However, it's hard to resist wholesome content, especially with such a coveted person (on and off the court) such as Booker. 

Hate the Suns but this is cute.

— LPFE (@LPFE1972) May 7, 2022

Keep these pics 20 years from now when the kids in the league and Book's in the Hall.

— The_Woodshop_Guy (@nateosborn1977) May 7, 2022

That’s quality content right there https://t.co/RVF0HD5PEM

— Cameron Jordon (@AirJordonn) May 7, 2022

Tio Book 🇲🇽 https://t.co/JUdmqXIM0L

— AMJ 🥷🏼 (@AARONMANOZJR) May 7, 2022

Will Booker continue to daringly push boundaries and continue to show love to toddlers? The Suns are here to win a championship, and will need every ounce of help on their way to climb the ladder. 

Perhaps Booker isn't superstitious when it comes to fist-bumps, but rather a little stitious like the great Michael Scott. 

Phoenix hopes there's plenty of more interactions like this on the horizon, as that would mean the team has advanced deeper into the playoffs as expected. 

Maybe, just maybe, Ayton's son and the courtside baby can link sometime soon to combine their powers.