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Lakers Legend Magic Johnson Sends Message To Devin Booker

Originally posted on Fastbreak on SI | By Ben Stinar | Last updated Oct 10, 2024 1:46 AM ET

On Tuesday evening, Devin Booker and the Phoenix Suns faced off against the Detroit Pistons at Michigan State.

The Suns won by a score of 105-97 to improve to 2-0 in the preseason.

Booker finished with 10 points, three assists and one block while shooting 4/13 from the field in 22 minutes of playing time.

Uno. pic.twitter.com/Gyr1NCW3XP
— Phoenix Suns (@Suns) October 9, 2024

The former Kentucky star is from Michigan and he wore a special edition of his Nike shoes.

Via Nice Kicks: "Devin Booker warms up in the “Michigan State” Nike Book 1 PE ahead of tonight’s preseason game "

Devin Booker warms up in the “Michigan State” Nike Book 1 PE ahead of tonight’s preseason game pic.twitter.com/b94YPjeahN
— Nice Kicks (@nicekicks) October 8, 2024

Los Angeles Lakers legend (and Basketball Hall of Famer) Magic Johnson played his college basketball at Michigan State.

He responded to Nice Kicks' post with a message for Booker.

Johnson wrote: "Ok, @DevinBook ! Your Spartan green tennis shoes looked good last night in East Lansing for the Suns vs. Pistons preseason game!"

Ok, @DevinBook ! Your Spartan green tennis shoes looked good last night in East Lansing for the Suns vs. Pistons preseason game! https://t.co/mjvfGZNlcW
— Earvin Magic Johnson (@MagicJohnson) October 10, 2024

Before winning five titles and becoming one of the best point guards in NBA history, Johnson spent two seasons with the Spartans.

He helped lead them to the 1979 National Championship over Larry Bird and Indiana State.

As for Booker, he has established himself as one of the best shooting guards of his era.

The four-time NBA All-Star is coming off a year where he averaged 27.1 points, 4.5 rebounds and 6.9 assists per contest while shooting 49.2% from the field and 36.4% from the three-point range in 68 games.