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Melvin Booker Biography

Melvin Booker born Melvin Jermaine Booker is an American former professional basketball player. Additionally, he played for the University of Missouri. 

Melvin Booker Age

Melvin Jermaine Booker is 49 years old as of 2021. Booker was born on August 20th, 1972 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States. He celebrates his birthday on August 20th every year. In addition, his birth sign is Leo.

Melvin Booker Height and Weight

Booker measures a standing height of 6 feet 2 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.88 meters tall. Moreover, he weighs 185 lbs which is equivalent to 84 kilograms. He also has black hair and black eyes. However, his other body measurements are currently under review and will soon be updated.

Melvin Booker Education

He was a standout high school player in Moss Point, Mississippi. He averaged 28 points per game in his senior year and was named the player of the year in his class.

Despite that, none of the major four-year schools from the region recruited him. Booker signed with Missouri, a school whose attention he caught during prior recruitment run through the area.

Missouri assistant coaches noticed him while they were scouting fellow Mississippi standouts Litterial Green and Chris Jackson.

Melvin Booker Family, Parents, and Siblings

Melvin was born and raised by his parents in Pascagoula, Mississippi. Our efforts to find out more about his family came to no avail as no such information is publicly available. Thus, the identity of Booker’s parents is still unclear. It is also not known if he has any siblings. We will update this section once this information is available.

Melvin Booker Wife and Children

While playing for the Grand Rapids Mackers in the 1995–1996 CBA season, Booker met Veronica Gutiérrez. The two became close and had a son, Devin Booker, born on October 30, 1996.

The two never married and Gutiérrez would take care of their son Devin while his father played pro basketball in Europe and Asia. During the summers, Booker would bring his son to his games which helped gain Devin’s interest in basketball.

After Booker retired from pro basketball in 2008, he returned to his hometown of Moss Point, Mississippi, and brought his son with him so he could help train him to become a successful basketball player.

Booker was hired as an assistant coach for basketball at his alma mater, Moss Point High School, in 2011. His only child and son, Devin Booker, played for the University of Kentucky Wildcats basketball team during their nearly undefeated 2014-15 NCAA season, and currently plays for the Phoenix Suns.

Melvin Booker Salary

Details concerning his annual salary as well as his contract earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Melvin Booker Net Worth

Melvin’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a professional basketball player. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Booker has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

Melvin Booker Measurements and Facts

Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Melvin

Melvin Booker Wiki

  • Full Names: Melvin Jermaine Booker
  • Popular As: Melvin Booker
  • Gender: Male
  • Occupation / Profession: Professional Basketball Player
  • Nationality: American
  • Race / Ethnicity: African-American
  • Religion: Not Known
  • Sexual Orientation: Straight

Melvin Booker Birthday

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  • Age / How Old?: 49 years old as of 2021
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Date of Birth: August 20th, 1972
  • Place of Birth: Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States
  • Birthday: August 20th

Melvin Booker Body Measurements

  • Body Measurements: Not Available
  • Height / How Tall?: 6 feet 2 inches
  • Weight: 185 lbs
  • Eye Color: black
  • Hair Color: black
  • Shoe Size: Not Available
  • Biceps Size: Not Available
  • Chest Size: Not Available
  • Waist Size: Not Available
  • Hip Size: Not Available

Melvin Booker Family and Relationship

  • Father (Dad): Not Known
  • Mother: Not Known
  • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
  • Marital Status: Single
  • Dating / Girlfriend or Dating / Boyfriend: Engaged to Veronica Gutiérrez
  • Children:  Sons (Devin Booker)

Booker Net Worth and Salary

  • Net Worth: Under Review
  • Salary: Under Review
  • Source of Income: Professional Basketball Player

Melvin Booker Career

Despite those accomplishments, Booker was not selected in the 1994 NBA draft. He played in the NBA for the Houston Rockets during the 1995–96 season; and the Denver Nuggets and Golden State Warriors, during the 1996–97 season, for 32 games.

Frequently Asked Questions About Melvin Booker

Who is Melvin?

Melvin Jermaine Booker is an American former professional basketball player. Additionally, he played for the University of Missouri.

How old is Melvin?

Booker was born on August 20th, 1972 in Pascagoula, Mississippi, United States.

How tall is Melvin?

Booker measures a standing height of 6 feet 2 inches tall which is equivalent to 1.88 meters tall.

Is Melvin married?

While playing for the Grand Rapids Mackers in the 1995–1996 CBA season, Booker met Veronica Gutiérrez. The two became close and had a son, Devin Booker, born on October 30, 1996.

How much is Melvin worth?

Melvin’s net worth is publicly not available. His primary source of income is his career as a professional basketball player. Through his various sources of income, we believe that Booker has been able to accumulate a good net worth but prefers to keep it private. We will update this section once this information is available.

How much does Melvin make?

Details concerning his annual salary as well as his contract earnings are currently unavailable. This information is however currently under review and will soon be updated.

Where does Melvin live?

Because of security reasons, he has not shared his precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of his house.

Is Melvin dead or alive?

He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

Where is Melvin Now?

Melvin is a retired professional basketball player. His current whereabouts are currently unavailable. This information will soon be updated.

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