Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Sends Message To Devin Booker

Tuesday night time, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns took on the Detroit Pistons at Michigan State.

The Suns gained by a rating of 105-97 to maneuver to 2-0 within the preseason.

Booker completed with 10 factors, three assists and a block whereas taking pictures 4/13 from the sphere in 22 minutes of play.

The previous Kentucky star is from Michigan and he wore a particular version of his Nike footwear.

Through Good Kicks Tuesday: “Devin Booker warms up within the Nike Ebook 1 PE “Michigan State” earlier than tonight’s preseason recreation 🌲”

Los Angeles Lakers legend (and Basketball Corridor of Famer) Magic Johnson performed his faculty basketball at Michigan State.

He responded to Good Kicks’ put up with a message for Booker.

Johnson wrote: “Okay, @DevinBook! Your inexperienced Spartan tennis footwear regarded nice final night time in East Lansing for the Suns vs. Pistons preseason recreation!”

Earlier than profitable 5 titles and changing into top-of-the-line level guards in NBA historical past, Johnson spent two seasons with the Spartans.

He helped them win the 1979 nationwide championship towards Larry Fowl and Indiana State.

As for Booker, he established himself as top-of-the-line shooters of his period.

The four-time NBA All-Star is coming off a 12 months the place he averaged 27.1 factors, 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per recreation whereas taking pictures 49.2 p.c from the sphere and 36 .4% from three factors in 68 video games.

On October 23, the Suns will open the common season by visiting James Harden and the Los Angeles Clippers.