The Phoenix Suns have kicked off the 2023 season with an impressive stride, showing resilience despite missing their star player Devin Booker due to an injury. Despite Booker’s absence, the team has managed to maintain a strong performance, showcasing their depth and adaptability on the court. However, that hasn’t stopped Booker from keeping things entertaining off the court.
Recently, he took to social media to poke fun at his ex-teammates jersey swap mishap in a humorously memorable way after the end of the game, which likely was a hilarious roast targeted toward them.
Booker teases former teammates over jersey swap blunder
Devin Booker recently took to his Instagram story to poke fun at his former teammates Cameron Payne and Mikal Bridges over a hilarious jersey swap mishap. In a picture shared on social media, Booker can be seen clowning the duo with the caption, “I don’t think it works like that.”
The joke stemmed from a recent game Milwaukee Bucks and the Brooklyn Nets. Traditionally, players exchange jerseys after a game as a sign of respect and camaraderie. However, in this case, both Payne and Bridges were unknowingly holding their own jerseys instead of swapping them with each other.
Both Payne and Bridges, who were Booker’s teammates at the Phoenix Suns, have since made moves to different teams. Payne now plays for the Milwaukee Bucks, while Bridges is a player for the Brooklyn Nets. The comical incident occurred after their recent game against each other, which saw the Bucks snatch a close victory with a score of 129-125.
After the game, instead of exchanging jerseys with each other, both Payne and Bridges accidentally held up their own jerseys. Naturally, Devin Booker couldn’t resist roasting his friends on social media.
Despite their new team affiliations, it’s evident that the bond between Booker, Payne, and Bridges remains strong, with light-hearted banter being part of their camaraderie, as Booker continues his rehabilitation after confirmation that he wouldn’t like to be available to face the Chicago Bulls.
Devin Booker ruled out for Bulls clash
The Phoenix Suns will be without their star guard, Devin Booker, for their upcoming clash against the Chicago Bulls on November 9th, 2023. Bookers, who recently suffered a calf strain, will be sidelined for Wednesday’s game, leaving the Suns without one of their primary offensive weapons.
The exact timeline for Devin Booker’s return remains uncertain, with the team hoping for his recovery sometime later this week. Until then, the Suns will rely on guards Bradley Beal and Eric Gordon to step up and fill the void left by Booker’s absence.
Beal, who has been dealing with a back issue of his own, is expected to see increased playing time and responsibilities in the absence of Booker. Known for his scoring ability and playmaking skills, Beal will have an opportunity to showcase his leadership on the court.
Gordon, a veteran shooting guard, will also be called upon to contribute more offensively. His three-point shooting prowess and experience will be vital as the Suns look to overcome the absence of their star player.
While Devin Booker’s absence will undoubtedly be felt, the Suns are determined to weather this challenge and continue their winning ways. The team remains optimistic that Booker will make a swift recovery and be back in action soon, but until then, the Suns will rely on their depth and the next-man-up mentality to secure a victory over the Bulls.
