Devin Booker, star player for the Phoenix Suns, took to Instagram on Sunday to respond directly to his ex-girlfriend Kendall Jenner after placing a $1 million wager on the Seattle Seahawks to win Super Bowl LX. Jenner had revealed in her first-ever Super Bowl commercial that she was backing the New England Patriots, prompting Booker to call out the long-discussed “Kardashian Curse” after his chosen team secured a 29-13 victory at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California.
Booker wasted no time reminding Jenner of the outcome, posting simply, “Broke the Kurse.” His bet and comment ignited new attention around their past relationship and the popular belief that NBA athletes often face a downturn in performance when dating members of the Kardashian-Jenner family.
Kendall Jenner’s Super Bowl Ad Mocks the Kardashian Curse
In her advertisement for Fanatics, Kendall Jenner joked about the notion known as the “Kardashian curse,” which suggests athletes, particularly NBA players, experience a slump after romantic involvement with Kardashian-Jenner relatives. Jenner stated,
“Haven’t you heard? The internet says I’m cursed,” Jenner said. “Any basketball player who dates me kinda hits a rough patch. … This pool? Basketball Boyfriend 1 missed the playoffs. I guess nobody was getting a ring in this house.”
This playful dig ties into the public’s fascination with the impact Jenner and her family are rumored to have on athletes’ careers.
On-and-Off Relationship History Between Booker and Jenner
Devin Booker and Kendall Jenner’s relationship has been marked by multiple breakups and reconciliations. They initially separated midway through 2022 after nearly two years together, reportedly due to diverging career and life goals. Though they briefly reunited later that year, they ultimately parted ways again by late October or November 2022.
Booker returned to the Suns lineup on Saturday following an ankle injury that sidelined him for seven games, contributing 21 points, two rebounds, and nine assists in a 109-103 home loss to the Philadelphia 76ers.
Recent Social Media Exchanges Stir Dating Speculation
Devin Booker fueled rumors about a possible reconciliation with Kendall Jenner on January 29 through public flirtation on social media. After Jenner appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and predicted the Seattle Seahawks would defeat the New England Patriots in Super Bowl LX, Booker commented on her post:
“I bet a million the Seahawks get that ring before you do @kendalljenner.”
Jenner responded with a playful jab about Booker’s injury, saying,
“@dbook 🙄 how’s the ankle?”
Booker replied cheekily,
“@kendalljenner come rub it.”
Despite their lighthearted banter and social media interactions, neither Booker nor Jenner has officially confirmed a renewed relationship. Nonetheless, fans and media outlets have quickly circulated speculation regarding their romantic status.
Implications of Booker’s Bet and Public Interaction
Devin Booker’s declaration and million-dollar wager not only settle a friendly competitive bet with Jenner but also highlight the attention their relationship continues to attract. By publicly challenging Jenner and emphasizing his team’s victory, Booker brings renewed focus to the so-called “Kardashian curse” narrative that has lingered around his career.
This episode further underscores the ongoing media scrutiny both Booker and Jenner face, especially concerning their personal lives and public personas. The outcome of this wager and their social media exchanges may prolong public interest in their dynamic as well as the impact of celebrity relationships on athletes in professional sports.
Kendall Jenner is leaning into the "Kardashian Kurse" in her Fanatics Super Bowl Ad, and this is marketing GOLD 🏆 pic.twitter.com/GMggccfoH5
— Complex Pop Culture (@ComplexPop) January 28, 2026
Devin Booker to Kendall Jenner over her Patriots Big Game prediction with @fanaticsbook:
“I bet a million the Seahawks get a ring before you do 🫣”
💀💀💀 #BetOnKendall pic.twitter.com/t5goXNP89U
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) January 29, 2026
