PHOENIX – Ronnie 2K recently asked Spurs star and NBA 2k27 cover athlete Victor Wembanyama to name his starting five using NBA 2K cover athletes from the past decade. His choices were Devin Booker, Luka Doncic, Damian Lillard, Giannis Antetokounmpo, and himself.
Nov 2, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (right) against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Victor Wembanyama lists Devin Booker in his top starting 5:
Luka. Dame. Booker. Giannis. The @wemby starting five, and he’s on it. pic.twitter.com/LCAxP8E91l
— Ronnie 2K 2K27 (@Ronnie2K) August 23, 2026
For Suns fans, Booker’s inclusion is more than a fun NBA 2K exercise. It is another indication of how highly the Phoenix star is viewed around the league. Booker has spent years building his reputation as the face of the Suns, evolving from an elite scorer into a player expected to carry the responsibility that comes with being a franchise centerpiece, yet getting recognition from peers can sometimes say more than an award or ranking.
Nov 2, 2023; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; San Antonio Spurs center Victor Wembanyama (right) defends against Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker in the first half at Footprint Center. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
Wembanyama represents the NBA’s next generation. He is already one of the league’s most recognizable young stars and now sits at the center of the NBA’s marketing machine. For him to place Booker alongside Doncic, Lillard, and Antetokounmpo suggests Booker’s status transcends Phoenix. Booker’s reputation can also help define how the Suns are perceived nationally, not simply as a team with star talent, but as a franchise led by someone his peers genuinely value.
Apr 19, 2026; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; Phoenix guard Booker (1) looks down the court against the Thunder in the second half during game one of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Paycom Center. Mandatory Credit: Alonzo Adams-Imagn Images
The bigger takeaway is simple: Booker’s place among the NBA’s elite is not just a Phoenix narrative. Wembanyama’s selection reinforces that the league sees it, too. When one of the future faces of the NBA puts Booker in his starting five, NBA fans should pay attention.
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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, @BenBliklenÂ
