Devin Booker Chats with Oscar-Winner Matthew McConaughey During Epic Texas vs. Georgia Showdown!

Watch: Devin Booker interacts with Academy Award-winning actor Matthew McConaughey during Texas vs. Georgia game (Photos from Phoenix Suns and Matthew McConaughey X pages) Mc

Phoenix Suns All-Star guard Devin Booker was present for the football game between Texas and Georgia on Saturday in Austin, where he got the chance to interact with Academy Award-winning actor and Longhorn alumnus Matthew McConaughey.

Booker joined Suns teammate Kevin Durant, who also attended the University of Texas at Austin, along with their other Suns teammates to witness the game live. While at it, the four-time NBA All-Star guard was seen talking to McConaughey on the sidelines.

Watch the two talking during the game below as shared by Yahoo Sports! on X (formerly Twitter):

 

The No. 1-ranked Longhorns went on to lose to the No. 5 Georgia Bulldogs, 30-15, absorbing their first defeat in seven games so far this season.

Meanwhile, the Suns played five preseason games ahead of their 2024-25 NBA campaign, going 3-2. Devin Booker played in three of the games and averaged 14.7 points, 2.7 assists and 2.0 rebounds in 22 minutes.

Phoenix, which is now coached by Mike Budenholzer (previously of Milwaukee), will begin their regular season campaign on the road in Los Angeles, taking on the Clippers in their opener on Wednesday and the Lakers on Friday.

Devin Booker enters his 10th year in the NBA in the 2024-25 season and is playing under a new coach in Mike Budenholzer. He is looking forward to working with the one-time champion coach as they aim to win a championship for the Phoenix Suns.

Budenholzer, who steered the Milwaukee Bucks to the NBA title over the Suns in 2021, took over from Frank Vogel in the offseason and is now tasked to lead a retooled Phoenix squad, which exited in the opening round of the 2024 playoffs.

During media day for the new season earlier this month, Devin Booker shared his thoughts on their new coach and how the dynamic has been between them so far, saying:

“Well he’s a hell of a golfer. We actually got around and he’s a competitor. But you know we obviously seen a lot of him in the finals run and he just wants to win. So, you know I’m rallying behind him. What he says that’s always been my motto. He wants to lead and we want to follow.”

Check out what he had to say below, beginning at 3:54:

youtube-cover

Last season, Devin Booker played and started in 68 games and wound up with averages of 27.1 points, 6.9 assists and 4.5 rebounds in 36 minutes. His Suns, however, fell short in the postseason, making an early exit at the hands of the Minnesota Timberwolves.

This summer, Booker teamed up with Durant as well as LeBron James and Steph Curry to help Team USA to the gold medal in the 2024 Paris Olympic Games.

 

Related Posts

Bronny James Stats Tonight: How Did the Lakers Rookie Perform in His Matchup Against LeBron’s Former Team, the Cavaliers?

Bronny James played his second NBA game against his father, LeBron James ‘ former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, on Wednesday. The Lakers suffered a blowout 134-110 loss. They waived the white flag early in the fourth quarter, giving Bronny the chance …

Read more

LeBron James Melts Hearts Online with Adorable Father’s Day Moment with His Daughter

Appearing on air with her famous father LeBron James, little princess Zhuri once again stole the spotlight. Basketball star LeBron James makes netizens crazy with his super cute dancing clip with his family, 5-year-old angel takes the spotlight  …

Read more

LeBron James and his son Bronny become the first father-son team to play together in NBA history

Sunday was a momentous night for LeBron James and his son Bronny. The duo shared the court for the first time in the NBA during the Lakers’ preseason game against the Suns, becoming the first father-son pairing to play together in league history. …

Read more

Ja Morant Honors Sister Niya with Exclusive Nike ‘Ja 2s’ Tribute!

Memphis Grizzlies All-Star guard Ja Morant paid tribute to his younger sister Niya Morant in the latest iteration of his signature “Ja 2” Nike sneakers, which he showcased in their home game against the Brooklyn Nets on Wednesday. The shoe, which features …

Read more

Bronny James was born where?

Just by playing a few minutes in the NBA, Bronny James already holds a record. Nothing related to his performance, but being the first father-son duo to play in the NBA. Now that they’ve had their big moment, we have more clarity on Bronny. Before …

Read more

Cavs Honor Lakers’ Father-Son Duo LeBron and Bronny James with Heartfelt Tribute Ahead of Their Homecoming Return!

LeBron James and Bronny James have a history with the Cleveland Cavaliers. The LA Lakers rookie was born when his father career’s was just starting and spent a big chunk of his childhood in Cleveland, and was present when the Cavaliers won their first-ever …

Read more