NBA Stars Curry, Lillard Commit to 2027 3-Point Showdown

Legendary shooters Steph Curry and Damian Lillard plan to face off in the 2027 NBA 3-Point Contest

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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NBA superstars Steph Curry and Damian Lillard have committed to competing in the 2027 NBA 3-Point Contest, according to an Instagram conversation between the two players. The potential matchup would pit two of the league's all-time greatest shooters against each other in what is sure to be a must-see event for basketball fans.

Why it matters

Curry and Lillard are two of the most prolific 3-point shooters in NBA history, and their showdown in the 3-Point Contest would be a highly anticipated event. The inclusion of other elite shooters like Klay Thompson and Devin Booker would only add to the star power and excitement surrounding the competition.

The details

In the Instagram exchange, Lillard wrote to Curry: 'Next year.... Me, you, klay, book, and 4 more real shooters...' to which Curry replied: 'Yessir I'm in. Know Klay will do if I ask and book will be at home. Perfect setup.' Curry is the NBA's all-time leader in 3-pointers made with 4,233, while Lillard ranks 5th on the career list with 2,804 made 3-pointers. Thompson (4th with 2,837 made 3s) and Booker would also be expected to participate, creating a star-studded field for the event.

  • The 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend, including the 3-Point Contest, is scheduled to take place in Phoenix.

The players

Steph Curry

Arguably the greatest shooter in NBA history, Curry is the league's all-time leader in 3-pointers made with 4,233.

Damian Lillard

The reigning 3-Point Contest champion, Lillard has won the event three times and ranks 5th on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list with 2,804.

Klay Thompson

Curry's longtime teammate with the Golden State Warriors, Thompson ranks 4th on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list with 2,837.

Devin Booker

The Phoenix Suns star is one of the league's elite shooters and would be a natural fit to compete in the 3-Point Contest in his home arena.

James Harden

The veteran Cavaliers guard ranks 2nd on the NBA's all-time 3-pointers made list with 3,318, and could potentially join the star-studded field.

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What they’re saying

“Next year.... Me, you, klay, book, and 4 more real shooters...”

— Damian Lillard (Instagram)

“Yessir I'm in. Know Klay will do if I ask and book will be at home. Perfect setup.”

— Steph Curry (Instagram)

What’s next

The 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend, including the 3-Point Contest, is scheduled to take place in Phoenix, making Devin Booker's inclusion in the event a near certainty pending health.

The takeaway

The potential matchup between Steph Curry, Damian Lillard, and other elite NBA shooters in the 2027 3-Point Contest would be a must-see event for basketball fans, showcasing the league's greatest marksmen and their unparalleled shooting prowess.