Meet Devin Booker Parents, Melvin Booker & Veronica Gutierrez

Devin Booker parents must be immensely proud of their son’s recent achievements. Devin’s father, Melvin Booker, and mother, Veronica Gutierrez, saw their son get drafted into the NBA and play his first All-Star Game at just 26 years of age. 

Melvin and Veronica welcomed their son Devin to the world on October 30th, 1996. The parents of the rising NBA star never got married, but they still co-parented Devin amicably. 

Like all other parents, Melvin and Veronica stood by their son throughout his career. They supported his wish to become an NBA player and now are happily seeing him fulfill all his dreams. 

Growing up, Devin resided with his mother in Grandville, Michigan. At that time, his father, Melvin, was pursuing professional basketball as an NBA player. 

Despite breaking up, Devin Booker parents show up at all of their son’s games together and are always seen standing right and left with the budding NBA star. 

After completing his first year at high school, Devin moved to Moss Point, Mississippi, to live with his father. 

That was a wise move on Devin’s behalf, as he could now polish his basketball skills by learning from one of the best players in the game. 

In an interview with The Undefeated, Devin talked about his mom’s decision to let him move in with his dad. He lauded his mother for her courage and wisdom in choosing what was best for her son. 

Devin added that it was an unbelievable move on his mother’s part, and he’s extremely thankful to her for it, as it paved the way for him to fulfill his dreams. 

The current and the former NBA player did not get to spend much time together when Devin was a child, but now they sure are making up for all the lost time. 

Devin says his father is one of his best friends despite getting to know him much later in life. Mutual love and passion for basketball strengthened Melvin Booker’s relationship with his son.

Devin Booker, who plays for the Phoenix Suns, recently made headlines after he led his team past the Los Angeles Clippers in game 2 of their opening-round playoff. 

The Suns’ recent win tied the series up by 1-1. Booker’s 3-pointer in the final second of the quarter played a significant role in his team’s win. 

Devin Booker parents, age, & career

Devin Booker parents met each other in the 1990s. Back then, Devin’s father, Melvin, was a basketball player, and he was playing for a minor league basketball team. 

Melvin and Veronica met during the 1995-1996 Continental Basketball Association season. The two instantly hit it off and gave birth to their only son, Devin, in 1996. 

Devin’s father, Melvin, is a former NBA player. However, his career in the NBA was very short-lived. 

He played his first game for the Houston Rockets. He played for Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors in the following season. 

Melvin left the NBA after playing a total of 32 games. Leaving NBA did not bring about the end of his basketball career. He moved overseas and started playing for foreign teams such as Italy, Turkey, and Russia. 

In 2008, he retired from basketball and moved back to the United States. He said the motivation behind his decision to move back to the U.S. was his son. 

Devin’s mom, Veronica, worked as a cosmetologist. Devin does not have any blood-related siblings, but he considers his mother’s children from her past relationships as his siblings.

Veronica has two more children, a son, Davon, and a daughter, Mya, from her other relationships.

Even though Melvin and Veronica did not get married, they still managed to stay in an amicable relationship. 

They co-parented their son throughout his childhood and adolescence. Devin spent most of his childhood with Veronica, but she still managed to make him stay connected to his dad. 

Melvin has openly given credit to Veronica for helping him stay connected to his only son. 

Devin Booker parents must be proud of how much their son has achieved at a mere 26 years of age. 

Melvin’s role in Devin Booker career

Even though he was not around much when his son was growing up, Melvin played a massive role in Devin’s basketball career. 

Soon after Devin moved to Moss Point to live with his father, he started preparing him for the NBA. 

Devin started practicing at his father’s and grandfather’s alma mater, Moss Point High School. Lucky for him, Melvin worked as an assistant coach at the school. 

According to some sources, Melvin was an all-in-one role model for Devin. He trained him, mentored him, and became his coach.

During Devin’s preparation for the NBA draft, Melvin took care of his dietary habits and weight-lifting routine. He also performed one-on-one drills with him. 

Devin Booker parents have stayed by his side throughout his career. They supported him when he got accepted into the University of Kentucky, and within two years, they saw their beloved son getting drafted into the NBA by Phoenix Suns. 

When Melvin was asked about how he felt when Devin was drafted, he said, “It brought tears to my eyes. It’s hard to explain. It’s a feeling like no other. It’s a night I will never forget.”

Who is Devin Booker girlfriend?

Devin Booker’s past relationship has gotten more attention than his basketball career. The NBA star is rumored to be dating ‘Keeping Up With The Kardashians’ star and model Kendall Jenner. 

The two were first seen together in May 2018, but both were dating different people back then. 

Their relationship got official in April 2020. The NBA star and the famous model were in a stable relationship for two years before they called it quits in June 2022.

Fortunately for their admirers, the couple got back together after a few weeks of staying apart. But the number of ups and downs in this relationship is greater than a soaring wave.

Kendall and Devin broke up again in the fall of 2022. According to a source, the split was amicable, and there is no bad blood between the former couple.

Even though months have elapsed since Kendall and Devin broke up, there is reason to believe that Devin is still harboring feelings for his ex. 

He is not actively trying to win her back, but he is also not opposed to the idea of getting back together with her. 

Devin Booker parents did not comment on their son’s viral relationship, neither when it began nor when it ended.

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