The three-point contest, started in 1986, has become one of the most exciting parts of every All-Star Weekend.
From Larry Bird winning it three straight times, the last of which he accomplished without taking off his warmup jacket, to Craig Hodges nailing 19 straight shots in the competition in 1991, there have been various legendary moments in the contest.
With this year’s three-point contest coming up, we were curious: Who are the most accurate players in the competition’s history?
To our surprise, Joe Harris now actually checks out at No. 1, making 71.57 percent of possible points in the contest, replacing Buddy Hield after the 2023 edition. Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson, meanwhile, check in at 8th and 13th, making 66.67 percent and 62.61 percent, respectively.
Bird, somewhat surprisingly, didn’t crack the Top 20.
Below, check out for yourself the best players in contest history based on percentage of points.
1. Joe Harris: 71.57 percent (73 out of 102)
Took part in 2019 and 2020
2. Davis Bertans: 70.59 percent (48 out of 68)
Took part in 2020
3. Mike Conley: 68.75 percent (55 out of 80)
Took part in 2021
4. Buddy Hield: 68.52 percent (148 out of 216)
Took part in 2019, 2020 and 2023
5. Danny Green: 67.65 percent (23 out of 34)
Took part in 2019
6. Luke Kennard: 67.50 percent (54 out of 80)
Took part in 2022
7. Devin Booker: 66.81 percent (159 out of 238)
Took part in 2016, 2018, 2019 and 2020
8. Stephen Curry: 66.67 percent (272 out of 408)
Took part in 2010, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2019 and 2021
9. Tim Legler: 66.11 percent (119 out of 180)
Took part in 1996 and 1997
11. Jason Kapono: 65.56 percent (118 out of 180)
Took part in 2007, 2008 and 2009
11. Matt Bonner: 65.0 percent (39 out of 60)
Took part in 2013
12. Karl-Anthony Towns: 63.75 percent (51 out of 80)
Took part in 2022
13. Klay Thompson: 62.61 percent (149 out of 238)
Took part in 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018
14. Peja Stojakovic: 61.85 percent (167 out of 270)
Took part in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004 and 2008
15. Voshon Lenard: 60.83 percent (73 out of 120)
Took part in 2004 and 2005
15. Wesley Person: 60.83 percent (73 out of 120)
Took part in 2002 and 2003
17. Kyrie Irving: 60.0 percent (138 out of 230)
Took part in 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2017
17. Tyrese Haliburton: 60.0 percent (48 out of 80)
Took part in 2023
17. Brent Barry: 60.0 percent (36 out of 60)
Took part in 2003
17. Scott Burrell: 60.0 percent (36 out of 60)
Took part in 1995
17. Mario Chalmers: 60.0 percent (18 out of 30)
Took part in 2012
22. Marco Belinelli: 58.82 percent (80 out of 136)
