Stephen Curry Commits to 2027 Three-Point Contest in Phoenix - and He’s Bringing Friends
Stephen Curry isn’t just circling the 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend on his calendar - he’s planning the party. During NBC’s broadcast of the 2026 All-Star Game, the league’s all-time three-point king made it official: he’s “100 percent” entering next year’s Three-Point Contest in Phoenix. And he’s not coming alone.
“We’re going to bring some people,” Curry said with a grin. “Me, Dame, and I’ll try to get Klay.”
That’s not just a casual name-drop. It’s the first time since Klay Thompson’s departure from Golden State that Curry has publicly floated the idea of reuniting the Splash Brothers - this time, not on the hardwood, but in the league’s premier long-range shootout.
Curry Eyes History, Reunion, and One More Crown
Curry’s announcement came just a day after Damian Lillard won his third Three-Point Contest title in Los Angeles, putting him in elite company with Larry Bird and Craig Hodges. Lillard, currently recovering from a torn Achilles, showed once again why he’s one of the most feared shooters in the game. That performance may have lit a competitive spark in Curry - and he’s not hiding it.
With two titles of his own (2015 in New York and a memorable 31-point round in 2021 in Atlanta), Curry is one win away from tying the all-time record. And let’s not forget: this is the same player who’s led the league in made threes eight times and is still putting up 27.2 points per game this season while hitting 39.1% from deep. Even in year 17, he’s not just participating - he’s gunning to win.
Splash Brothers, Reunited?
The prospect of Curry and Thompson sharing the Three-Point Contest stage again - this time as opponents - is a storyline tailor-made for All-Star Saturday night. From 2011 to 2024, the duo helped redefine the modern perimeter game as the Splash Brothers, winning four NBA titles and becoming the most prolific shooting backcourt in league history.
Their chemistry was more than just highlight reels and deep threes. In the 2012-13 season alone, they combined for a then-record 483 made threes. From 2014 to 2016, both players topped 250 made threes in three straight seasons - a stretch that helped reshape how the league views spacing, tempo, and offensive efficiency.
Thompson, now with the Dallas Mavericks following a six-team sign-and-trade in 2024, remains one of the purest shooters in the game. This season, he’s averaging 11.6 points on 37.5% shooting from three, taking 7.6 attempts per game. He’s not the same volume scorer he once was, but in a contest setting - no defenders, no clock - few are more dangerous when they catch fire.
And let’s not forget: Thompson took home the Three-Point Contest crown back in 2016 in Toronto. A potential rematch with Curry and Lillard on the same stage would be can’t-miss television.
A Shift in All-Star Weekend’s Center of Gravity
Curry’s announcement signals more than just a personal challenge - it’s a momentum shift for All-Star Weekend. The Three-Point Contest has steadily become the marquee event of Saturday night, especially as the dunk contest has struggled to recapture its former glory. With Curry, Lillard, and possibly Thompson all in the mix, Phoenix could be hosting one of the most stacked fields in recent memory.
This isn’t the first time Curry has tried to inject fresh energy into All-Star Weekend. Back in late 2024, he and Sabrina Ionescu teased a mixed-gender, cross-league shooting challenge that would’ve paired Curry with Thompson and Ionescu with Caitlin Clark. That concept fizzled when Clark opted to focus on her WNBA All-Star debut, but the idea showed Curry’s commitment to evolving the event - and his willingness to think big.
This time, though, there’s no ambiguity. Curry’s in.
He wants Lillard. He’s calling on Klay.
And he’s chasing history.
For a weekend that’s always looking for star power and storylines, Curry may have just delivered both.