When a four-time champion and one of the best shooters in the NBA speaks highly of his NBA peers’ shooting skills, it matters more. So, when Warriors star Klay Thompson recently said Devin Booker is a top-five shooter in the NBA, it carried more weight.
Booker takes tough shots off the dribble, under pressure, often wile being double-teamed. In the 2024-2025 NBA season, Booker averaged 25.6 points and shot 46.1% from the field. More importantly, Booker’s shot-making is timely. In clutch moments, he’s as reliable as any other star in the NBA. Booker’s midrange game is pure artistry, as his ability to create space and rise over defenders is a legendary skill set that turns heads.
Thompson’s comment isn’t just respect amongst peers, it’s recognition of how the shooter label is evolving. It’s about gravity, versatility, and shot creation. When asked who the current top five best shooters in the NBA are, Thompson mentioned, “I like Devin Booker’s game a lot, I think he’s a great shooter. I gotta put Book up there.” (Credit: Michael Cooper | Showtime Coop Podcast)
Had Klay Thompson on my podcast and asked him to name his Top Shooters in the NBA today! (no order):
Stephen Curry
Kevin Durant
Devin Booker
Himself
HM: Kyrie Irving and Damian Lillard
NEW EPISODE w/ @KlayThompson OUT NOW
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— Michael Cooper (@ShowtimeCooper) August 31, 2025
For Suns fans, this is more than podcast talk. It signals that even established greats understand what a player like Booker brings to the table. Devin Booker absolutely belongs in the conversation of being in the top five, and with Klay Thompson co-signing Booker’s talent and shooting skills, it speaks volumes.
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