After watching Devin Booker for years, Koby Brea never thought they'd be NBA teammates

Koby Brea is entering his rookie NBA season with the Phoenix Suns, while Devin Booker is beginning his 11th year in the league. Both are former Kentucky Wildcats and will be teammates this season, a situation Brea finds incredible as he never imagined playing alongside someone he idolized while growing up in Washington Heights, NY.

In a recent interview, Brea expressed his astonishment and excitement about teaming up with Booker, stating that it feels "crazy" and "weird" because he has watched Booker extensively throughout his life. He values the opportunity to observe Booker's daily routines, work ethic, and personal character both on and off the court, which he finds inspiring and cool.

Both players share similar physical profiles and skills, standing at 6-foot-6 as shooting guards known for their outside shooting prowess. During their respective seasons at Kentucky, Brea averaged 11.6 points with a 43.5% three-point shooting percentage on 5.9 attempts per game in the 2024-25 season, while Booker averaged 10 points with 41.1% from deep on 3.7 attempts per game in the 2014-15 season.

Booker was drafted 13th overall by the Suns in 2015 and has developed into a four-time All-Star, quickly adapting to the NBA with an average of 13.8 points per game as a rookie. Brea, drafted 41st overall this year, is primarily seen as a shooter and is slightly behind in development due to five years in college. Expectations for Brea's rookie season are modest, but he will benefit from daily mentorship by Booker.

The article also highlights Brea's full preseason interview, where he discusses choosing jersey number 14, his passion for basketball, and his anticipation for the upcoming season. Brea, who showed promise in the Summer League, is scheduled to make his preseason debut for the Suns on October 3rd.