Devin Booker, the Phoenix Suns star, quickly gained attention online with a sharp and viral reaction to ex-girlfriend Kendall Jenner’s recent appearance in a Fanatics Sportsbook Super Bowl commercial. The playful exchange between the former couple, blending pop culture and sports betting, unfolded amid Booker’s ongoing recovery from an ankle injury.
Kendall Jenner Embraces the ‘Kardashian Curse’ Joke in New Commercial
The “Kardashian curse” superstition suggests that NBA players linked romantically to Kardashian-Jenner family members tend to experience a decline in performance. Jenner, who has dated NBA players including Devin Booker, Ben Simmons, Jordan Clarkson, and Blake Griffin, leaned into this popular meme in Fanatics Sportsbook’s “Bet on Kendall” campaign. The ad humorously features her “kursed” mansion and encourages viewers to bet alongside or against her predictions.
Booker’s Viral Comeback to Jenner’s Football Prediction
Jenner recently predicted the New England Patriots would win Super Bowl LIX during an appearance on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Booker responded to a Fanatics Sportsbook tweet featuring Jenner’s segment with a bold wager:
I bet a million the Seahawks get that ring before you do @kendalljenner 🤗
Jenner quickly countered Booker’s remark with a teasing question about his ankle injury:
🙄 How’s the ankle?
Not missing a beat, Booker replied:
Come rub it.
This back-and-forth ignited lively debates and reactions across social media, with fans enjoying the unexpected competitive banter between the two.
History Between Booker and Jenner
Devin Booker and Kendall Jenner began dating in 2020 and quietly ended their relationship in late 2022. Media reports indicated their breakup was due to conflicting schedules rather than personal disagreements. Despite the split, the recent social media exchange reveals the pair still share a spirited dynamic.
They have a lot of love and respect for each other and wish only the best,
a source told People, reflecting on their relationship.
Booker’s Road to Recovery from Ankle Injury
The Suns star’s recovery remains a priority as he has missed five games due to a sprained ankle. Head coach Jordan Ott noted Booker’s rehabilitation is progressing rapidly and described him as a day-to-day option, stating:
As soon as he can get out there, he’s going to get out there. He’s rehabbing like crazy.
Booker was scheduled for a re-evaluation after January 25, and reports suggest his recovery has surpassed expectations. Ott commented on Booker’s fast healing process:
He’s skipping steps basically on how fast he can do it,
Ott said.
This has been his history. He’s recovered incredibly fast before.
His next expected opportunity to play will be in the game against the Portland Trail Blazers this Tuesday.
Maintaining All-Star Performance Despite Setbacks
While sidelined, Booker was named an NBA All-Star for the fifth time. This season, he is averaging 25.4 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 6.2 assists per game, serving as the cornerstone of Phoenix Suns’ offense. Booker acknowledged the team’s progress despite his personal injury challenges:
I’ve had statistically better years where I didn’t make the game,
Booker said.
That all comes back to team success. We’ve exceeded expectations, and it’s been fun to turn this thing around.
With his on-court excellence and viral social media moments, Devin Booker continues to capture public attention both during newsworthy game moments and off-court exchanges within pop culture.
UPDATE: Jordan Ott on Devin Booker (right ankle sprain) and Jalen Green (right hamstring injury management and left hip contusion): "Book is making tremendous progress. Obviously been on the court multiple times. Trending in a good spot and Jalen, it's just the fall. The… https://t.co/jI6XiFQGkC pic.twitter.com/VIlbmJusf9
— Duane Rankin (@DuaneRankin) February 2, 2026
