Devin Booker added another highlight to his resume Sunday night-not with a step-back jumper or clutch three, but with a heads-up move that had nothing to do with the scoreboard and everything to do with awareness.
Booker, 29 and the elder statesman on a youthful Team Stars roster, helped lead his squad to an All-Star Game win at the Intuit Dome. Surrounded by rising talents like Anthony Edwards, Tyrese Maxey, and Chet Holmgren, the veteran Suns guard brought more than just scoring and savvy-he brought a moment that had everyone talking.
Midway through the action, Nikola Jokic lost his footing near the baseline and looked headed straight toward courtside royalty-former President Barack Obama, who was enjoying the game from a front-row seat. That’s when Booker stepped in.
With quick reflexes and a gentle shove, he redirected Jokic just enough to avoid a potential collision. The moment earned a smile from Obama, and the two shared a dap and a hug shortly after.
Booker later took to Instagram with a two-word caption that summed it up perfectly: “Secret service.”
Fans ate it up.
“D-Book for president,” one user joked.
“BHM brownie points,” another added, tipping a cap to the timing during Black History Month.
“The next commercial! This wasn’t by accident. Fits perfectly with the Book2 campaign,” someone else suggested, nodding to Booker’s growing off-court brand.
Even Rip Hamilton chimed in, dropping four fire emojis in approval.
Obama, a longtime basketball fan and no stranger to the NBA scene, was among the special guests at the All-Star festivities. He shared laughs with Donovan Mitchell, who suited up for Team Stripes, and even roasted Reggie Miller during a live interview-classic Obama charm on full display.
And this wasn’t his first encounter with Booker, either. The two spent time together ahead of the 2024 Paris Olympics when Booker was part of Team USA. So when the Suns star stepped in to protect the former president, it wasn’t just a funny moment-it was a reminder of the mutual respect between two figures who’ve crossed paths before.
In a game meant to showcase the league’s brightest talent, Booker reminded everyone that experience still matters-and sometimes, the play of the night doesn’t show up in the box score.