Suns' Jordan Ott Praises Devin Booker's All-Star Nod

Ott highlights Booker's impact on the team and the city of Phoenix.

Feb. 1, 2026 at 7:15pm

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Phoenix Suns head coach Jordan Ott expressed his strong support for Devin Booker's selection as an NBA All-Star, praising the star player's coachability, leadership, and overall impact on the team and the city. Ott emphasized Booker's well-deserved recognition by the league's coaches, who see firsthand the challenges of game-planning against him.

Why it matters

Booker's All-Star selection is a testament to his continued growth as a superstar player and the Suns' resurgence as a top team in the NBA. Ott's comments highlight the respect Booker has earned from his coaches and teammates, and the importance of his role in the Suns' success this season.

The details

Despite missing time due to an ankle injury, Booker has led the Suns to a 30-19 record, with the team nearly matching last season's total before the All-Star break. Ott praised Booker's ability to handle double-teams and traps, as well as his role in developing younger players like Collin Gillespie and Oso Ighodaro. The coach also noted that Booker's selection was well-deserved, as the league's coaches have seen firsthand the challenges of game-planning against him.

  • The NBA announced the All-Star reserves on Sunday, February 2, 2026.

The players

Devin Booker

A five-time NBA All-Star and the Phoenix Suns' all-time franchise scorer.

Jordan Ott

The head coach of the Phoenix Suns, in his first season with the team.

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What they’re saying

“The coaches get the vote on the reserves, which is a good thing, because we see how coaches prepare for him, especially this season. The amount of bodies that he's seen time and time again, and the impact he has on the court, in the locker room, on our entire city and organization.”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (PHNX Suns on X (formerly Twitter)

“Again, not enough good things to say when you have a superstar that does all the things that no one sees and does all the stuff on the court. We're glad he's in there, and he deserves to be. I'm glad he's recognized by the coaches, which is the group that you want to be respected by, the players and coaches. He obviously has that.”

— Jordan Ott, Head Coach, Phoenix Suns (PHNX Suns on X (formerly Twitter)

What’s next

The Suns will continue to monitor Booker's recovery from his ankle injury in anticipation of the All-Star game.

The takeaway

Devin Booker's All-Star selection is a well-deserved recognition of his growth as a superstar player and his leadership role in the Suns' resurgence this season. Head coach Jordan Ott's praise for Booker's impact on the team and the city of Phoenix underscores the respect he has earned from his coaches and teammates.