Melvin Booker and Veronica Gutierrez are parents to the Phoenix Suns’ star shooting guard Devin Booker.
Devin gained worldwide fame and recognition after being drafted by the Phoenix Suns in 2015. He is a lethal scorer and holds the record for being the youngest player to score over 60 points in an NBA game.
The paragraphs below give in-depth details about Devin Booker’s parents, their love life, careers, and Devin’s siblings.
Devin Booker’s Parents Love Life
Melvin Booker and Veronica Gutierrez met in 1995 while Melvin played for the Grand Rapids Mackers during the 1995–1996 CBA season. The couple dated for several years but never got the chance to be married. They welcomed their first-born Devin Booker on October 30th, 1996, a year after they started seeing each other. The reason for their breakup remains undisclosed.
Devin Booker’s Mother, Veronica Gutierrez Bio
Veronica Gutierrez is an American with Mexican roots. She gets the latter part of her ancestry from her father, born in Mexico.
Veronica reportedly worked as a cosmetologist when Devin was growing up. She has no presence on social media, and details about her life remain a mystery to the public.
Devin Booker’s Father Melvin Booker Coleman Bio
Melvin Jermaine Booker was a renowned professional basketball player who plied his trade in the NBA, CBA, and the European leagues. He was born on August 20th, 1972, and is currently 49 years old.
Melvin went to Moss Point High School, Mississippi, where he was titled the best player, averaging 28 points in a season. The point guard went on to join the University of Missouri, where he led the team to an undefeated conference record of 14–0.
His exploits on the basketball court ensured he was indicted into the intercollegiate athletics Hall of Fame at the University.
Despite going undrafted in 1994, Melvin went on to play in the CBA for Grand Rapids Mackers in the 1995-1996 season. In 1996 he joined the NBA and played for the Houston Rockets and Denver Nuggets.
The journeyman went on to play for the Golden State Warriors in 1997 before taking his talents to Europe, where he suited up for Sony Milano, Scavolini Pesaro, Ülkerspor, Khimki, and Armani Jeans Milan.
Melvin hung up his boots in 2008 and returned to work as a Coach at Moss Point High School in 2011.
Siblings
Devin has two half-siblings from his mother’s other relationships, Davon Wade and Mya Powell. He was born on February 17th, 1993, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and is currently 28 years old and is three years older than Devin.
Moreover, he graduated from Western Michigan University with a degree in Business Administration and now works as a licensed Real Estate Agent.
Veronica had her third child Mya Powell in 2000, after ending her relationship with Melvin Booker. Mya suffers from a rare illness that causes poor development of bodily systems, known as DiGeorge syndrome.
She has a close relationship with her brother Devin, and she is occasionally seen courtside at his games, cheering him on.
