Veronica Gutierrez works as a cosmetologist. She is most known as the mother of American professional basketball player Devin Booker, who presently plays for the National Basketball Association’s Phoenix Suns.
Quick Facts
| Full Name | Veronica Gutierrez |
| First Name | Veronica |
| Last Name | Gutierrez |
| Profession | Cosmetologist |
| Father Name | Melvin Booker |
| Gender Identity | Female |
| Sexual Orientation | Straight |
| Marital Status | Married |
| No Of Children | 3 |
Veronica Gutierrez Relationship History
Veronica first meets Devin’s father, basketball player Melvin Booker, at the Continental Basketball Association’s Grand Hoops. Melvin was a member of the Grand Rapids Mackers during the 1995-1996 season. After their first meeting, the pair began dating and fell in love.
Later, the couple grew closer, and on October 30, 1996, they welcomed their first child, Devin. Veronica was living with Melvin then, and they were not married. Melvin, Veronica’s partner, played for three NBA teams and was a fantastic volleyball player.
However, he was never recognized as a basketball superstar; instead, he was known as an international player who spent most of his playing days abroad, particularly in Europe and Asia.
He has previously played for Sony Milano, Scavolina Pesaro, and Khimki. Although he is not a star, he has incredible knowledge of the game that will help a player have a successful career. After retiring in 2008, Veronica’s husband began teaching her son, Devin, about volleyball games. Her husband tried to persuade her to let Devin stay with him in Mississippi after realizing their son’s unique talent and gift as a basketball player. After she agreed, Melvin was hired as an assistant basketball coach at Devin’s high school and university. He taught Devin everything he needed to know about games in order for him to become a great and better professional player.
Veronica Gutierrez Son Devin Booker Career
His outstanding achievement in high school pushed him to improve his basketball talents and pursue a career in the sport.
After finishing high school, he was offered admission to several universities, but he chose to play for the University of Kentucky, where he spent several years.
The ‘Phoenix Suns’ selected him as their 13th overall pick in 2015. He participated in the ‘Rookie of the Year award after finishing the 2015-2016 season there. He was later named to the ‘National Basketball Association (NBA) All-Rookie First Team.’ In March 2017, he became the NBA’s youngest player to score 60 points in a single game.
His outstanding performance propelled him to be one of the squad’s key players and the youngest player in NBA history to have consecutive 50-point games.
Veronica Gutierrez’s Net Worth
Melvin and one of the NBA’s younger players, Shai Gilgeous Alexander, have the following net worth: Melvin has a net worth of $ 2 million as of February 2024. Shai Gilgeous Alexander has a net worth of $(1-5) million. Both are rising players who have already signed a deal with the NBA. Thus, their net worth will rise in the coming days.
