PHOENIX – After back-to-back gold medals for Suns star Devin Booker, his next task for Team USA has grown, as he is now one of the veterans heading into 2028. Booker has quietly built one of the strongest international résumés in American basketball. According to NBA insider Evan Sidery’s projected 2028 Team USA roster, the Phoenix Suns superstar is expected to represent the United States once again. While the projection itself grabs headlines, the bigger story is what Booker’s role could become.
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Aug 3, 2024; Villeneuve-d’Ascq, France; United States guard Devin Booker (15) reacts after a play in the second quarter against Puerto Rico during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Stade Pierre-Mauroy. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-USA TODAY Sports
Devin Booker projected to represent Team USA in 2028 Summer Olympics:
Potential 2028 Olympics roster for Team USA:
Guards: Jalen Brunson, Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Haliburton
Wings: Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Devin Booker, Cooper Flagg, Kon Knueppel
Bigs: Bam Adebayo, Paolo Banchero, Chet Holmgren, Jalen Duren pic.twitter.com/GOrHzjTAyp
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) July 17, 2026
This wouldn’t simply be another Olympic appearance. It would likely be his third consecutive Games after helping Team USA capture gold in Tokyo and Paris. Experience matters in FIBA basketball, where chemistry often outweighs individual talent. By 2028, many of the faces that defined Team USA’s golden era, including LeBron James and Stephen Curry, are expected to be gone, creating a leadership vacuum.
Aug 6, 2024; Paris, France; United States guard Devin Booker (15) and shooting guard Stephen Curry (4) and assistant coach Tyronn Lue look on in the second half against Brazil in a men’s basketball quarterfinal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
That’s where Booker enters the conversation. Rather than being asked to fit around established legends, Booker could become one of the veterans setting the standard. His willingness to defend, move without the ball, and sacrifice statistics has already earned praise from coaches in previous Olympic runs. Those qualities make him an ideal starter alongside projected stars like Anthony Edwards, Jayson Tatum, Jalen Brunson and Cade Cunningham. Every elite roster needs players willing to impact winning beyond scoring, and Booker has repeatedly embraced that responsibility.
Aug 10, 2024; Paris, France; United States guard Devin Booker (15) shoots against France in the second half in the men’s basketball gold medal game during the Paris 2024 Olympic Summer Games at Accor Arena. Mandatory Credit: Rob Schumacher-USA TODAY Sports
For Phoenix, the significance extends well beyond international basketball. Having the Suns’ franchise player serve as one of Team USA’s leaders reinforces the organization’s place among the NBA’s premier franchises. It keeps Phoenix visible on a global stage while strengthening Booker’s Hall of Fame trajectory through sustained success beyond the NBA season. Gold medals enhance résumés, but leadership defines legacies. If Booker reaches Los Angeles as a veteran voice and starting guard, it won’t simply validate his evolution; it will symbolize the passing of Team USA’s torch to one of basketball’s most respected stars.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
