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It is no secret that Kendall Jenner and Devin Booker are more than just friends. The supermodel regularly attends games of the Phoenix Suns and the two have been snapped together outside of the court as well.

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Interestingly enough, it seems Kendall’s brother is a huge fan of Booker as well. During the recent playoff matchup against the New Orleans Pelicans, Booker hit a Kobe Bryant-esque shot that left Rob Kardashian in awe.

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Taking to Twitter, the American TV personality called the Suns star a legend after his shot went viral.

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Devin Booker leaves the Kardashian family in awe

There is no denying that Devin Booker is one of the best players in the league currently. After falling short in the NBA finals last year, the Phoenix Suns led by Booker and Chris Paul look more than ready to take the title this year.

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In the first round of the NBA playoffs of the 2021-22 season, the Phoenix Suns take on the New Orleans Pelicans. After winning the first game of the 7 match series, the Pelicans bounced back in the second game.

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The Pelicans got the better of the Phoenix Suns with a 125-114 win led by Brandon Ingram. He recorded a double-double with 37 points, 11 rebounds and 9 assists. On the other hand, Booker scored 31 points in the first half before leaving the court in the third quarter. (Source: NBA.com)

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Despite his unfortunate outing, Book made major headlines during the game. Booker hit his signature shot similar to the great Kobe Bryant to give his team a crucial 2 points. Moreover, he shared a fist bump with an infant sitting courtside.

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This interaction has gone viral on the internet with celebrities like Rob Kardashian reacting to it. Taking to Twitter, Kendall Jenner’s brother wrote “Legend” as he shared the video of Booker and the kid. For the uninitiated, Devin Booker is dating Kendall for quite some time, that makes this reaction familiar with the NBA fans.

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Abhinava Ghosh is an NBA writer at EssentiallySports with a wealth of experience covering the league. He has written over 1400 articles for EssentiallySports, showcasing his expertise in analyzing and reporting on NBA trade rumors, injury updates, and the ever-changing dynamics of the league. He had successfully covered the entire Kevin Durant trade saga at Brooklyn, which led to the basketball legend’s move to the Desert. He also kept our readers updated on the Brittney Griner situation throughout her exile in Russia. One of Abhinava's proudest moments came in 2015 when the Golden State Warriors won the NBA title after 40 years. As a lifelong fan of the Dubs, Abhinava was thrilled to see his team reach the pinnacle of the sport, but he remained objective and professional in his reporting.

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