Stephen Curry says he’ll return to NBA 3-point competition in 2027

The best three-point shooter in NBA history is ready to return to the three-point contest … in 2027. Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry said Sunday that he wants to participate in the three-point contest next season.

Curry made the announcement during an appearance on NBC. When asked whether he felt he needed to return to the competition after watching Damian Lillard win his third three-point contest, Curry said, “100 percent.”

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He added, “I already scheduled it.” And said he was looking to make sure Lillard and Curry’s former teammate Klay Thompson took part in the festivities.

Curry was motivated by the fact that Lillard, who is recovering from Achillies surgery, joined an elite group with his third three-point contest victory. Curry has won the event twice — in 2015 and 2021. It sounds like he wants to match Lillard, or at least see if he can take him down.

Thompson also has a three-point contest win under his belt. He picked up a win in the contest in 2016.

Curry, the league’s all-time leader in three-pointers made, is still playing at a high level 17 seasons into his career. The 37-year-old is averaging 27.2 points this season, his highest total since the 2022-23 NBA season.

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That performance was enough for Curry to be named a starter at the 2026 All-Star Game, but the Warriors’ star sat out of the event due to a knee injury.

Despite sitting out, Curry seemed to have a great time during the festivities. In addition to his announcement, Curry also hit a shot from the NBA Showtime desk and was one of the biggest cheerleaders during the various All-Star games Sunday.

Though Curry continues to play at a high level, the Warriors are once again fighting for a playoff spot in the Western Conference. Entering Monday, the team sits at 29-26, good for eighth place in the West.