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Devin Booker is making good on his promise to give $2.5 million to Arizona nonprofits over the next five years.
The NBA player and the Phoenix Suns have announced the recipients of the 2023-24 Devin Booker Starting Five grants, which will fund two basketball court renovations and three learning centers, the Arizona Republic reports.
"Devin is passionate about giving back to the Phoenix community and his Starting Five program demonstrates his commitment to support nonprofits here in Arizona and continues to make a difference in the lives of thousands of children and families throughout the Valley," says Sarah Krahenbuhl, executive director of the Suns/Phoenix Mercury Foundation, in a press release.
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