Suns' Devin Booker Aims to Reclaim 3-Point Contest Title in L.A.

The five-time All-Star will compete against fellow NBA stars in the annual 3-point shooting competition during All-Star weekend.

Feb. 8, 2026 at 4:31pm

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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker will participate in the 2026 NBA 3-point shooting contest on February 14 during All-Star weekend in Los Angeles. Booker previously won the contest in 2018 when the event was held in the same city. He will face off against a field that includes other 2026 All-Stars like Tyrese Maxey, Donovan Mitchell, and Jamal Murray, as well as rising star Kon Knueppel and veteran Damian Lillard, a two-time 3-point contest champion.

Why it matters

The 3-point contest is a marquee event during the NBA's All-Star festivities, showcasing the league's elite long-range shooters. Booker's participation adds star power and intrigue, as he looks to reclaim the title he won in Los Angeles eight years ago. The competition also highlights the evolution of the 3-point shot in the modern NBA game.

The details

Booker, the Suns' all-time leading scorer, is shooting a career-low 30.7% from 3-point range this season. However, several of his competitors, including Knueppel, Portis, and Murray, are having excellent shooting campaigns and will provide stiff competition. Lillard, a two-time champion, is returning from an Achilles injury and will look to add another title to his resume.

  • The 2026 NBA 3-point contest will take place on February 14, during NBA All-Star weekend in Los Angeles.
  • Booker previously won the 3-point contest in 2018 when the event was held in Los Angeles.

The players

Devin Booker

A five-time NBA All-Star and the Phoenix Suns' all-time leading scorer, Booker is looking to reclaim the 3-point contest title he won in 2018.

Tyrese Maxey

The Philadelphia 76ers' 2026 All-Star selection, Maxey is shooting 38.2% from 3-point range this season.

Donovan Mitchell

The Cleveland Cavaliers' 2026 All-Star, Mitchell is shooting 37.9% from beyond the arc this season.

Jamal Murray

The Denver Nuggets' 2026 All-Star, Murray is shooting 43.2% from 3-point range this season.

Kon Knueppel

The Charlotte Hornets' rookie sensation, Knueppel is shooting 42.8% from 3-point range and will also compete in the Rising Stars and Shooting Stars events.

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What they’re saying

“The 3-point contest is always a highlight of All-Star weekend, and I'm excited to compete against some of the league's best shooters again in Los Angeles.”

— Devin Booker (azcentral.com)

What’s next

Booker will then participate in the U.S. vs. World All-Star game on February 15, where he will represent the USA Stars team in the three-team, round-robin format.

The takeaway

Booker's return to the 3-point contest in Los Angeles adds star power and intrigue to the event, as he looks to reclaim the title he won eight years ago. The competition showcases the NBA's elite long-range shooters and the growing importance of the 3-point shot in the modern game.