PHOENIX – When a four-time champion and one of the best shooters in the NBA speaks highly of his NBA peers’ shooting skills, it matters more. So, when Warriors star Klay Thompson recently said Devin Booker is a top-five shooter in the NBA, it carried more weight.
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Feb 10, 2024; San Francisco, California, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Booker (1) drives past Golden State Warriors guard Thompson (11) during the first half at Chase Center. Mandatory Credit: John Hefti-USA TODAY Sports
Booker takes tough shots off the dribble, under pressure, often wile being double-teamed. In the 2024-2025 NBA season, Booker averaged 25.6 points and shot 46.1% from the field. More importantly, Booker’s shot-making is timely. In clutch moments, he’s as reliable as any other star in the NBA. Booker’s midrange game is pure artistry, as his ability to create space and rise over defenders is a legendary skill set that turns heads.
Klay Thompson ranks Devin Booker as a top 5 shooter in the NBA:
Thompson’s comment isn’t just respect amongst peers, it’s recognition of how the shooter label is evolving. It’s about gravity, versatility, and shot creation. When asked who the current top five best shooters in the NBA are, Thompson mentioned, “I like Devin Booker’s game a lot, I think he’s a great shooter. I gotta put Book up there.” (Credit: Michael Cooper | Showtime Coop Podcast)
Had Klay Thompson on my podcast and asked him to name his Top Shooters in the NBA today! (no order):
🏀Stephen Curry
🏀Kevin Durant
🏀Devin Booker
🏀Himself
🏀HM: Kyrie Irving and Damian LillardNEW EPISODE w/ @KlayThompson OUT NOW👇https://t.co/9meCWcE0qL pic.twitter.com/Fk30IDocMm
— Michael Cooper (@ShowtimeCooper) August 31, 2025
Oct 26, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Dallas Mavericks guard Thompson (31) against Phoenix Suns guard Booker (1) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images
For Suns fans, this is more than podcast talk. It signals that even established greats understand what a player like Booker brings to the table. Devin Booker absolutely belongs in the conversation of being in the top five, and with Klay Thompson co-signing Booker’s talent and shooting skills, it speaks volumes.
Oct 25, 2022; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) against Golden State Warriors guard Thompson (11) at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Phoenix Suns, and Arizona Cardinals for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
