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LOS ANGELES – Saturday night isn’t just the night before the 2026 NBA All-Star Game; it’s an opportunity for Phoenix Suns star Devin Booker to get his second 3-point championship, although what are his odds to take home the trophy in a loaded field?
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February 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Team LeBron guard Chris Paul of the Phoenix Suns (3, left) smiles with Team Durant guard Devin Booker of the Phoenix Suns (1, right) during the first quarter in the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
Devin Booker arrives at the 2026 All-Star 3-Point Contest chasing his second crown, and perhaps something bigger. The Suns’ star isn’t the statistical favorite. That distinction belongs to Kon Knueppel, the Charlotte rookie lighting up the league with 183 triples at a blistering 43.1%. Volume plus efficiency usually travels well in this event.
Jan 29, 2026; Dallas, Texas, USA; Charlotte Hornets guard Kon Knueppel (7) shoots against the Dallas Mavericks during the first quarter at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-Imagn Images
How Devin Booker could take home his second 3-point championship:
Booker’s advantage is psychological elasticity. He doesn’t rely on one spot. His footwork is compact. His release point is repeatable under fatigue. In a timed format where one rushed rack can derail a round, that steadiness matters. Historically, winners tend to hover around the mid-to-high 20s; consistency, rather than streakiness, separates finalists from flameouts. Then there’s the wild-card factor. Damian Lillard, despite not logging a minute this season, owns a champion’s muscle memory. Jamal Murray can get on fire from behind the arc at any time and thrives in rhythm settings. Tyrese Maxey, Norman Powell, Bobby Portis, and Donovan Mitchell round out a field that punishes hesitation.
Feb 20, 2022; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Team Durant guard Devin Booker (1) shoots a three point basket in the second quarter against Team LeBron during the 2022 NBA All-Star Game at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-USA TODAY Sports
Strategically, Booker must front-load confidence, attack his money ball rack, avoid early misses, and treat the final two racks as survival mode. At +550 odds, he’s not the favorite, though he doesn’t need to be. For Phoenix, this is another step of validation for their face of the franchise. For the league, it’s about evolution as young sharpshooters are favored to take over. For NBA fans, it’s some of the most talented shooters in the league showcasing who can hit the big shots when it matters.
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Reporter Benjamin Bliklen covers the Arizona Diamondbacks, Arizona Cardinals, and Phoenix Suns for Burn City Sports. You can follow him on his X account, @BenBliklen
