PHOENIX SUNS

Devin Booker on ‘Suns in 4’ fan: ‘He’s a pretty wholesome guy’

Jun 19, 2021, 3:16 PM | Updated: 3:35 pm
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, front left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola...
Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker, front left, looks to pass the ball as Denver Nuggets center Nikola Jokic, right, defends in the first half of Game 3 of an NBA second-round playoff series Friday, June 11, 2021, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
(AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

The “Suns in 4” fan is still making waves across the virtual world.

Phoenix fan Nick McKellar was seen getting into an altercation with two Denver Nuggets fans during Game 3 before yelling “Suns in 4!”, a prophecy that came true.

The video turned into national media attention, memes and the latest: an action figure that debuted Friday.

Suns guard Devin Booker commented on the swirling attention surrounding the altercation during his Saturday afternoon media availability.

“I watched the whole video. I didn’t expect it to turn out into everything it is,” Booker said via Zoom.

Bidding for the action figure started at 99 cents on Friday. As of Saturday afternoon, the bid had reached $4,200.

In the description of the figure on eBay, the creator Hands of Doom toy store said a portion of the proceeds will be donated to a local charity. Bidding closes on Wednesday and there’s no telling how high it will reach.

After the fight went viral, Booker got in contact with McKellar and reportedly sent him a signed jersey as well as tickets to the Western Conference Finals.

The shooting guard dove more into his exchange with the passionate fan during his Saturday media availability.

“He’s highly spirited for this team. … If you watch the full video, you might think he’s a pretty wholesome guy that had no wrong intention but was forced into that situation,” Booker said.

McKellar will be in the crowd on Sunday for Game 1 vs. the Los Angeles Clippers, to which Booker said, “We’re looking forward to it.”

Phoenix Suns

Photo by Phoenix Suns....
Character Counts

Phoenix Suns Charities awards $275,000 in grants to 19 Valley nonprofits

Phoenix Suns Charities recently awarded $275,000 in grants to 19 Arizona nonprofits as part of its latest funding cycle during the 2022-23 NBA season.
12 hours ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns handles the ball against De'Anthony Melton #8 of the Philadelph...
Kellan Olson

Suns find winning breakthrough vs. 76ers, Devin Booker stays hot

The Phoenix Suns finally found their breakthrough on Saturday to return to winning ways and avoid a collapse in the second half.
1 day ago
Devin Booker #1 of the Phoenix Suns reacts after a three-point shot against the Philadelphia 76ers ...
Jake Anderson

Devin Booker puts up MVP-esque performance in Suns’ win over 76ers, Joel Embiid

Suns' Devin Booker put up a MVP-esque performance in Phoenix's 125-105 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Saturday night at Footprint Center.
1 day ago
Philadelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid (21) drives on Phoenix Suns center Deandre Ayton during the f...
Wills Rice

76ers’ James Harden out, Joel Embiid starts vs. Suns; Deandre Ayton out

The 76ers listed guard James Harden (left Achilles) as out, while MVP contender Joel Embiid (right calf) will start Saturday vs. the Suns.
1 day ago
Chris Paul #3 of the Phoenix Suns dribbling the ball get fouled by De'Aaron Fox #5 of the Sacrament...
Kellan Olson

Phoenix Suns lose cool again, drop 3rd straight vs. Kings

No matter how well they play at the moment, the Phoenix Suns seemingly can't avoid losing control of a game at some point in the second half.
2 days ago
Kevin Durant #35 of the Phoenix Suns reacts on the bench during the first half of the NBA game at F...
Austin Scott

By the numbers: How injuries have hurt the Suns’ consistency

The Suns have been dealing with injuries all season long. Here are a few numbers that show the impact injuries have had on the season.
2 days ago
Devin Booker on ‘Suns in 4’ fan: ‘He’s a pretty wholesome guy’