Devin Booker added another memorable chapter to his All-Star résumé Sunday night, helping Team Stars cruise to a 47-21 championship win over Team Stripes in the revamped 2026 NBA All-Star Game format in Los Angeles.
While Anthony Edwards earned MVP honors for his scoring explosion, Booker’s steady, all-around presence once again proved vital in high-level competition. The Phoenix Suns guard embraced a team-first role throughout the three-game tournament, impacting the game well beyond the box score.
Devin Booker Makes Bold One-Word Claim After All-Star Victory
Booker kept his message simple after Team Stars dismantled Team Stripes 47-21 to win the 2026 NBA All-Star Game tournament in Los Angeles. “With all the superstars, do you believe you’re the best player?”
His response? “Yeah.”
No hesitation. No qualifiers. A confident declaration from a player who has long operated in a league filled with generational talents. This tournament pitted him against established veterans, rising stars, and global icons. Booker had self-belief and validation running high on the court.
Booker’s All-Around Impact Proves the Confidence Isn’t Empty
The new three-team round-robin format added competitive urgency rarely seen in recent All-Star editions. Team Stars went 2-1 overall, advancing after tight contests before blowing out Team Stripes in the final.
Booker started alongside Cade Cunningham, Tyrese Maxey, Edwards, and Jalen Duren, immediately knocking down his first three-point attempt. In the opening overtime win against Team World, he helped engineer the closing sequence with a key assist in regulation.
From there, he settled into a facilitator’s rhythm, delivering crisp assists, crashing the glass, and keeping possessions composed in late-game moments. He provided steady contributions in the championship, including an early three-pointer to set the tone and a smooth dime to Maxey on the move.
Booker finished the All-Star game with 12 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists across three contests, narrowly missing a triple-double stat line for the evening. In the championship game, he logged nine minutes, posting five points on 2-of-5 shooting (1-of-2 from three), 3 rebounds, 2 assists, and an eye-popping +22 plus-minus. He helped Team Stars completely dominate the opponents 47-21.
Though Edwards captured MVP honors, Booker’s control of tempo, defensive engagement, and playmaking efficiency were central to the Team Stars’ success. It was as if he mesmerizingly embraced his “Olympic” demeanor in the Stars’ run.
He drilled early three-pointers, opened the score in the final, and delivered a smooth dime to Tyrese Maxey. Instead of forcing offense, Booker leaned into playmaking and spacing, earning praise from everyone.
NBC’s broadcast even highlighted him as an “unsung hero” type, noting his willingness to defend and sacrifice scoring for team balance.
Booker’s confidence and control aren’t the only things that carry weight in a league loaded with elite talent. Production does. And on All-Star Sunday, he backed up his one-word answer with winning basketball.
