Devin Booker Fires Back at Kendall Jenner with Million-Dollar Bet

NBA star Booker wins big on Super Bowl wager, reigniting discussion of the 'Kardashian Curse'

Published on Feb. 9, 2026

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Phoenix Suns player Devin Booker placed a $1 million bet on the Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl LX, then took to social media to taunt his ex-girlfriend Kendall Jenner after his team's victory. Jenner had appeared in a Super Bowl commercial joking about the 'Kardashian Curse' that is rumored to impact athletes who date members of the famous family. Booker's public challenge and wager have sparked renewed interest in the on-again, off-again couple's relationship history and the persistent narrative around the impact of celebrity relationships on professional sports careers.

Why it matters

Booker and Jenner's high-profile relationship and the 'Kardashian Curse' have long been a source of fascination for sports and entertainment fans. This latest public exchange not only settles a friendly wager but also reignites discussion around the scrutiny faced by celebrity couples, the media's obsession with their personal lives, and the perceived impact of these relationships on athletes' professional performance.

The details

After Jenner revealed in a Super Bowl commercial that she was backing the New England Patriots, Booker took to Instagram to respond, posting simply 'Broke the Kurse' after his chosen team, the Seattle Seahawks, secured a 29-13 victory. Booker had previously commented on Jenner's social media post predicting a Seahawks win, writing 'I bet a million the Seahawks get that ring before you do @kendalljenner.' Jenner playfully replied, '@dbook 🙄 how's the ankle?', referring to Booker's recent injury that sidelined him for seven games.

  • Booker and Jenner initially separated midway through 2022 after nearly two years together.
  • They briefly reunited later that year but ultimately parted ways again by late October or November 2022.
  • Booker returned to the Suns lineup on Saturday following an ankle injury that sidelined him for seven games.

The players

Devin Booker

A star player for the Phoenix Suns who placed a $1 million bet on the Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl LX, then took to social media to taunt his ex-girlfriend Kendall Jenner after his team's victory.

Kendall Jenner

A member of the Kardashian-Jenner family who appeared in a Super Bowl commercial joking about the 'Kardashian Curse' that is rumored to impact athletes who date members of her famous family.

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What they’re saying

“Haven't you heard? The internet says I'm cursed. Any basketball player who dates me kinda hits a rough patch. … This pool? Basketball Boyfriend 1 missed the playoffs. I guess nobody was getting a ring in this house.”

— Kendall Jenner (Fanatics Super Bowl Ad)

“I bet a million the Seahawks get that ring before you do @kendalljenner.”

— Devin Booker, NBA Player (Instagram)

“@dbook 🙄 how's the ankle?”

— Kendall Jenner, Model (Instagram)

What’s next

The outcome of Booker's million-dollar wager and his continued social media exchanges with Jenner may prolong public interest in their dynamic and the impact of celebrity relationships on athletes in professional sports.

The takeaway

This episode highlights the ongoing media scrutiny and public fascination with the personal lives of high-profile celebrities, particularly when it comes to the perceived 'Kardashian Curse' and its impact on athletes' careers. The back-and-forth between Booker and Jenner underscores the intense attention these relationships attract and the lasting impact they can have on an athlete's public persona.