Suns star Devin Booker: I grew up rooting for the Pistons

“As a kid, growing up two hours west, you don’t get the chance to come over here often and watch the Pistons play,” he said.

“So to be able to turn this around and get the opportunity to play against my favorite franchise is a good time.”

This isn’t the first time Booker has spoken of his affinity for the Pistons. His favorite player ever also comes from the franchise.

That player?

Rip Hamilton.

“I’ve been preaching for a long time that he’s my favorite player of all time, and I’ve had short conversations with him in the past,” Booker previously said.

“I thought this was the perfect time to talk to him more and get some advice. So he chopped it up with me for a minute, gave me some great feedback and put me in the right mindset to go out there.”

Booker often makes headlines these days for things such as his relationship drama with girlfriend Kendall Jenner. Or for being at the center of various groupie accusations and leaks. Because of that it can be easy to forget that he is fresh off his first NBA Finals appearance and seems poised for another.

Last year, Booker came up just short of winning his first career title.

Will he finally win a ring this season? Time will tell.