Are Suni Lee and Devin Booker dating? Olympics gymnast and NBA star spark fan theories about romance
PARIS, FRANCE: Sunisa Lee and Devin Booker have ignited romance rumors when the two Team USA athletes were spotted enjoying a night out in Paris.
The gymnast and NBA star, both set to compete in the 2024 Olympic Games, were all smiles as they posed for a photo together in the City of Love.
Devin Booker spotted with gold medallist Sunisa Lee in casual ensemble
Booker shared the snapshot on his Instagram story on August 5, all gleeful with his arm wrapped around the gold medallist.
According to the Daily Mail, the 27-year-old Phoenix Suns player sported a casual look with a white tee, black trousers, dress shoes, and a black beanie.
He tagged Lee in the photo, adding a goat emoji for good measure. Consequently, fans were over the top, reportedly speculating a possible love story.
The 21-year-old exuded effortless style in loose jeans, a strapless gray top, and Nike sneakers, completing the look with a chic designer purse slung over her shoulder.
The duo's snapshot quickly gained traction after being re-posted by USA Gymnastics and USA Basketball, sparking fan speculation about a possible romance between the two athletes.
Lee was previously in a relationship with Jaylin Smith, a football star at the University of Southern California.
The couple went public with their romance on Instagram in December 2021 but seem to have since parted ways.
Booker, on the other hand, had a high-profile relationship with reality star Kendall Jenner. Their on-again, off-again relationship lasted several years before they officially split in 2023.
Devin Booker and Sunisa Lee's Paris 2024 Olympics achievement
Sunisa Lee showcased her remarkable gymnastics talent at the 2024 Paris Olympics, building on her success from the Tokyo 2020 Games.
Competing as the reigning all-around champion, Lee delivered impressive performances across multiple events.
At Paris 2024, she won two medals: gold in the Women’s Team Final and bronze in the Women’s All-Around Final, where she finished behind Simone Biles (gold) and Rebeca Andrade (silver).
In the All-Around competition, Lee achieved a total score of 56.465, with individual event scores of 14.866 on the Uneven Bars, 14.000 on the Balance Beam, 13.933 on the Vault, and 13.666 on the Floor Exercise.
As for Devin Booker, he made a significant impact during the 2024 Paris Olympics, playing a key role in the US men's basketball team's quest for another gold medal.
In the quarterfinals against Brazil, Booker led the team with 18 points, shooting 6-for-9 from the field and 5-for-7 from three-point range in a commanding 109-78 victory.
This was his highest scoring game of the Olympics, demonstrating his shooting efficiency with a 56.7% field goal percentage and 62.5% from beyond the arc.
Throughout the tournament, Booker consistently scored in double figures, contributing crucially to the team's offensive depth alongside stars like LeBron James and Stephen Curry.
