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A list of all the past NBA 3-point contest winners to date
Lenah Ann
updated at April 12, 2023 at 8:24 PM
Since its inception in 1986, the 3-point contest has been won by several high-profile basketball legends, with some of them displaying undeniably incredible skills on those basketball courts. Following these players’ long-distance sharp-shooting skills, the NBA has seen some of the best athletes on the court, and that is always a treat for the fans.
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Some legends such as Larry Bird and Craig Hodges have won the contest more than once and are considered the greatest of all time. Dig in to find more details about the NBA 3-point contest winners by year.
NBA 3-point contest winners list as of 2023
Over the decades, there have been several contestants fighting to take home the 3-point title, and only a few have emerged successful. According to various online sources, Sportsbrief has compiled a list ranking some of these winners as of 2023.
10. Karl-Anthony Towns
Towns, a Minnesota Timberwolves centre, became the third big man and also the first centre to win the contest on 19 February 2022 at Cleveland’s Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.
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He defeated his rivals, Luke Kennard and Trae Young, in the final round and took home the highly converted title.
Full name | Karl-Anthony Towns |
Date of birth | 15 November 1995 |
Place of birth | Edison, New Jersey, the United States of America |
Age | 27 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | American |
Team(s) | Timberwolves |
Location | Cleveland |
Year won | 2022 |
9. Steph Curry
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He is considered one of the greatest basketball players of all time and the greatest shooter in the history of the NBA. Playing for the Warriors, he revolutionised the sport and inspired players to take more 3-point shots.
Although he has multiple titles to his name, he is also a 2-time 3-point NBA winner, 2015 and 2021 with a record of 31 points.
Full name | Wardell Stephen Curry II |
Date of birth | 14 March 1988 |
Place of birth | Akron, Ohio, the United States of America |
Age | 34 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | American |
Team(s) | Warriors |
Location | Chicago |
Year(s) won | 2015 and 2021 |
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8. Buddy Hield
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Although, as of 2023, he is playing for the Indiana Pacers, Hield won the 3-point NBA contest while at Sacramento Kings, topping Devin Booker in the final round on 15 February 2020.
Being one of the greatest basketball shooters, he has committed himself to participate in the 2023 3-point shoot-out.
Full name | Chavano Rainer Buddy Hield |
Date of birth | 17 December 1992 |
Place of birth | Freeport, Bahamas |
Age | 30 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | Bahamian |
Team(s) | Kings |
Location | Chicago |
Year won | 2020 |
7. Joe Harris
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Despite a star-studded field in which he drained all the shots and walked away with the trophy after an incredible shooting performance. He was facing the likes of Seth Curry, Buddy Hield, and Steph Curry, plus former champions Dirk Nowitzki and Devin Booker.
Full name | Joseph Malcolm Harris |
Date of birth | 6 September 1991 |
Place of birth | Chelan, Washington, the United States of America |
Age | 31 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | American |
Team(s) | Nets |
Location | Charlotte |
Year won | 2019 |
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6. Devin Booker
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He notched 28 points in the final round and won the contest, setting a record for the most points in a single round. He beat Klay Thompson, the 2016 champion of the Golden State Warriors and the Clippers' Tobias Harris.
Furthermore, he became the Suns' second player to win the title after Quentin Richardson in 2005.
Full name | Devin Armani Booker |
Date of birth | 30 October 1996 |
Place of birth | Grand Rapids, Michigan, the United States of America |
Age | 26 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | American |
Team(s) | Phoenix Suns |
Location | Los Angeles |
Year won | 2018 |
5. Eric Gordon
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The Houston Rockets guard won the contest on 18 February 2017 thus becoming the first player from his team to win the event. He beat Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving with a score of 25.
Full name | Eric Ambrose Gordon Jr |
Date of birth | 25 December 1988 |
Place of birth | Indianapolis, Indiana, the United States of America |
Age | 34 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | American |
Team(s) | Rockets |
Location | New Orleans |
Year won | 2017 |
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4. Klay Thompson
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On 13 February 2016, Klay competed in the 3-point contest and won. He defeated his rivals Curry and Booker in the last round. He had previously lost to Curry in the 2015 season and was ready to redeem himself.
Not only that, but he scored 27 points, which saw him win the contest for the first time. It was also the first time that teammates won the 3-point contest back-to-back.
Full name | Klay Alexander Thompson |
Date of birth | 8 February 1990 |
Place of birth | Los Angeles, California, the United States of America |
Age | 33 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | American |
Team(s) | Warriors |
Location | Toronto |
Year won | 2016 |
3. Marco Belinelli
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By scoring 24 points in the tiebreaker against the Washington Wizards, Bradley Beal, the then Spurs guard, won the contest and proved that he is one of the best shooters in the game.
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Full name | Marco Stefano Belinelli |
Date of birth | 25 March 1986 |
Place of birth | San Giovanni, Persiceto, Italy |
Age | 36 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | Italian |
Team(s) | Spurs |
Location | New Orleans |
Year won | 2014 |
2. Kyrie Irving
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In 2013, he became the new 3-point champion after dominating the competition. He netted 23 points in the finals and beat Matt Bonner. He set the internet in a blaze with his stunning moves, which led to his popularity.
Additionally, he is playing for the Brooklyn Nets as of 2023.
Full name | Kyrie Andrew Irving |
Date of birth | 23 March 1992 |
Place of birth | Melbourne, Victoria, Australia |
Age | 30 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | Australian |
Team(s) | Cavaliers |
Location | Houston |
Year won | 2013 |
1. Kevin Love
He is one of the best shooters in the business. In 2012, he won the contest even though he was flanked by the likes of James Jones, Mario Chalmers and Kevin Durant, the former NBA MVP among others.
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Full name | Kevin Wesley Love |
Date of birth | 7 September 1988 |
Place of birth | Santa Monica, California, the United States of America |
Age | 34 years of age as of February 2023 |
Nationality | American |
Team(s) | Timberwolves, and currently plays for Cleveland Cavaliers |
Location | Orlando |
Year won | 2012 |
Who won the most 3-point contest in 2022?
Karl-Anthony Towns, the Timberwolves centre, beat the odds and made history by becoming one of the tallest players to win the MTN DEW 3-Point Contest in record fashion.
Who has the most 3-point contest wins?
To date, Larry Bird and Craig Hodges are the only NBA players to ever win a 3-point contest three times.
The 3-point contest winners have not only made history in the NBA arena, but also made a name for themselves. The title has been contested for since its inception and over the years, it has featured stars as well as less known players, who have done wonders in the shoot-outs with incredible skills.
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