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Devin Booker Turns Heads With David Beckham & Jackie Chan as Suns Survive NBA China Game

Originally posted on EssentiallySports
By Sarah Salim Ansari | Last updated Oct 10, 2025 12:49 PM ET

In a surprising crossover of events, Devin Booker was spotted alongside the football icon David Beckham and Karate legend Jackie Chan, in a postgame scene, following the Phoenix Suns’ dramatic 132-127 overtime victory over the Brooklyn Nets in Macao on October 10, 2025. This marked the league’s return to China after a six-year hiatus.

D-Book caught up with David Beckham & Jackie Chan after the Suns’ OT win in Macao pic.twitter.com/LiXArunWqw

— NBA (@NBA) October 10, 2025

The game, held at the Venetian Arena, Macao was part of the NBA’s efforts to rebuild its relationship with China. Booker’s interaction with these international figures postgame highlighted the NBA’s strategic use of celebrity influence in favor of its global appeal, while attempting to strengthen its ties with the Chinese market.

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