History of NBA All-Star 3-Point Contest winners

NBA.com Staff

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The NBA introduced the 3-Point Contest at All-Star Weekend in 1986 and has been held every year since with the exception of 1999. 

Here's a look back at the 25 different winners of the 3-Point Contest since its inception…

3-Point Contest Winners 

YearWinnerTeamLocation
2021Stephen CurryGolden State WarriorsAtlanta
2020Buddy HieldSacramento KingsChicago
2019Joe HarrisBrooklyn NetsCharlotte
2018Devin BookerPhoenix SunsLos Angeles
2017Eric GordonHouston RocketsNew Orleans
2016Klay ThompsonGolden State WarriorsToronto
2015Stephen CurryGolden State WarriorsNew York City
2014Marco BelinelliSan Antonio SpursNew Orleans
2013Kyrie IrvingCleveland CavaliersHouston
2012Kevin LoveMinnesota TimberwolvesOrlando
2011James JonesMiami HeatLos Angeles
2010Paul PierceBoston CelticsDallas
2009Daequan Cook Miami HeatPhoenix
2008Jason KaponoToronto RaptorsNew Orleans
2007Jason KaponoToronto RaptorsLas Vegas
2006Dirk NowitzkiDallas MavericksHouston
2005Quentin RichardsonPhoenix SunsDenver
2004Voshon LenardDenver NuggetsLos Angeles
2003Peja StojakovicSacramento KingsAtlanta
2002Peja StojakovicSacramento KingsPhiladelphia
2001Ray AllenMilwaukee BucksWashington, D.C.
2000Jeff HornacekUtah JazzOakland
1998Jeff HornacekUtah JazzNew York
1997Steve KerrChicago BullsCleveland
1996Tim LeglerWashington WizardsSan Antonio
1995Glen RiceMiami HeatPhoenix
1994Mark PriceCleveland CavaliersMinnesota
1993Mark PriceCleveland CavaliersSalt Lake City
1992Craig HodgesChicago BullsOrlando
1991Craig HodgesChicago BullsCharlotte
1990Craig HodgesChicago BullsMiami
1989Dale EllisSeattle SuperSonicsHouston
1988Larry BirdBoston CelticsChicago
1987Larry BirdBoston CelticsSeattle
1986Larry BirdBoston CelticsDallas

Who has the most 3-Point Contest wins?

Both Larry Bird (1986-88) and Craig Hodges (1990-92) are three-time winners. Bird and Hodges each won their three titles consecutively, combining to win six of the first seven 3-point contests.

After Bird and Hodges, five players have won twice: Price, Hornacek, Stojakovic, Kapono, and Curry. Barry Curry, each of the two-time winners won their titles in consecutive years.

NBA.com Staff