Damian Lillard Recruits Steph Curry for 2027 All-Star 3-Point Contest

Trail Blazers star aims to expand star-studded field for next year's event

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Despite recovering from a torn Achilles, Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard participated in and won the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Saturday. Lillard is now tied with NBA legends Larry Bird and Craig Hodges for the most 3-point contest wins. Seeking to challenge Lillard's record, two-time winner Steph Curry told reporters he plans to return to the contest in the future. Lillard then posted a screenshot of his DMs with Curry, where he recruited the Golden State Warriors star along with Klay Thompson and Devin Booker to join him in next year's 3-point shootout.

Why it matters

The NBA All-Star Weekend has struggled to maintain interest in recent years, but a 3-point contest featuring some of the league's biggest stars like Curry, Lillard, Thompson, and Booker could help revive the event's excitement and spectacle.

The details

Damian Lillard won his third career NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Saturday, tying the record held by Larry Bird and Craig Hodges. Steph Curry, a two-time winner of the event, told reporters he plans to return to the contest in the future to try and match Lillard's record. Lillard then posted a screenshot of his DMs with Curry, where he recruited the Warriors star along with Klay Thompson and Devin Booker to join him in next year's 3-point shootout.

  • Damian Lillard won the 2026 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest on Saturday, February 15, 2026.
  • Steph Curry told reporters on Sunday, February 16, 2026 that he plans to return to the 3-Point Contest in the future.

The players

Damian Lillard

A guard for the Portland Trail Blazers who has won the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest three times, tying the record held by Larry Bird and Craig Hodges.

Steph Curry

A guard for the Golden State Warriors who is a two-time winner of the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest and is widely regarded as one of the best shooters in NBA history.

Klay Thompson

A guard for the Golden State Warriors who is considered one of the league's elite shooters and has participated in the NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest in the past.

Devin Booker

A guard for the Phoenix Suns who narrowly lost to Damian Lillard in the 2026 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest and could seek a rematch.

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What they’re saying

“Oh, 100%. I already scheduled it. We're going to bring some people—me, Dame and I'll try to get Klay [Thompson].”

— Steph Curry

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

— Damian Lillard (Instagram)

“Yessir I'm in. Know Klay will do it 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, will take place in Phoenix, Arizona, home of the Suns and Devin Booker.

The takeaway

The potential matchup between Damian Lillard, Steph Curry, Klay Thompson, and Devin Booker in the 2027 NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest could help revive interest in the event and the overall All-Star Weekend, which has struggled to maintain excitement in recent years.