KEY POINTS
- Golden State guard Stephen Curry confirmed he will enter the 2027 3-point shooting competition in Phoenix.
- The two-time champion made the announcement during a television appearance prior to the 2026 All-Star Game.
- Curry hopes to convince former teammate Klay Thompson to join the field for the upcoming desert showpiece.
Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry has already set his sights on the 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend. The legendary sharpshooter announced on Sunday that he will participate in the 3-point contest when the event moves to Phoenix. Despite being 37 years old, the league’s all-time leading distance shooter remains eager to compete on the global stage. Curry confirmed his commitment during a live broadcast on NBC before the start of the 2026 All-Star Game.
The announcement came while Curry was sidelined for this year’s festivities due to a lingering knee injury. To prove his shooting touch remains elite, he swished a 40-foot shot from behind the baseline during his television appearance. He told interviewers that the 2027 appearance is already marked on his personal schedule. Curry previously won the 3-point shootout in 2015 and 2021, and a third win would tie the all-time record.
Damian Lillard currently holds that prestigious record after securing his third victory this past Saturday. Lillard’s win placed him alongside NBA legends Larry Bird and Craig Hodges as the only three-time champions. Curry’s decision to return in 2027 signals a potential showdown between the greatest long-range shooters of the modern era. The Warriors guard noted that the high level of current competition motivates him to return to the contest.
Curry also revealed plans to recruit a familiar face for the Phoenix event. He intends to persuade current Dallas Mavericks guard Klay Thompson to enter the competition alongside him. The “Splash Brothers” famously defined an era of basketball with their synchronized perimeter scoring in San Francisco. A reunion in the 3-point contest would serve as a major attraction for fans worldwide.
Fans were disappointed to see Curry miss the 2026 game in Inglewood, but this news provides immediate future excitement. The Warriors star currently holds the NBA record with over 4,200 career regular-season 3-pointers. His participation ensures the 2027 contest will be one of the most anticipated in league history. As Curry rehabilitates his knee, the basketball world now looks forward to his promised return to center court.
