Devin Booker gives no-holds-barred take on All-Star snub - "Entertainment, drama and political league" 

Devin Booker minced no words after becoming one of the marquee snubs for the NBA All-Star 2025 weekend. The Phoenix Suns guard called out the NBA labeling it "political" after his omission. The mercurial guard made it clear that being an All-Star was always a goal of his, but that didn't pan out this time around.

Speaking to the media on the sidelines of the Suns practice session, Booker said:

"It was a goal of mine, but this just reproves the point that the NBA is different than the NBA I fell in love with. All the best players made the All-Star game, and now it’s an entertainment, drama, political league."

Booker has had himself a solid season, averaging 25.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, 6.7 assists, 1.2 steals, and 0.3 blocks in 44 games. The Suns are ninth in a stacked West with a 24-22 record. The guard is one of the major snubs alongside Kyrie Irving, Trae Young, and LaMelo Ball. His teammate Kevin Durant was named as a starter. Devin Booker is a 4x NBA All-Star in his 10 seasons in the NBA.

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Suns have reportedly 'rebuffed' trade inquiries for Devin Booker and Kevin Durant

After being linked to Jimmy Butler in trade rumors for weeks, recent reports emerged that some teams in the league also inquired about Kevin Durant and Devin Booker. According to ESPN's Ramona Shelburne and Bobby Marks, the offer was "rebuffed" by the Suns.

Booker is signed through the 2027-28 season with the Suns and according to both the analyst has not provided any indication that he wants out of the franchise. They suggested that "Booker's loyalty is about the only solid footing the Suns are on."

The recent events also suggest that the Suns are in win-now mode if they do indeed end up acquiring Butler in their fold. With the Devin Booker-Durant-Beal trio making just playoffs, it remains to be seen if the move if successful hands the franchise its maiden championship.

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