This weekend, the NBA All-Star Weekend events took place at the Intuit Dome in Los Angeles, California. Representing the Phoenix Suns in both the three-point contest and the All-Star Game was Devin Booker, who has been playing at an elite level for Phoenix all year.
It seemed like Booker was in the driver's seat to win consecutive three-point contests, but ultimately, he lost the contest to Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard at the end of his final rack.
Now, Booker is getting 100% real on his anticipation for next year's competition, which will take place in Phoenix during the 2027 All-Star weekend.
"It hurt a little bit. I wanted it so bad. I wish I was defending it in Phoenix, but if I get an invite it'll probably be the last time next year. I'm looking forward to it," Booker said, according to Duane Rankin of AZ Central, formerly of AZ Central, on Twitter.
Booker will almost certainly receive an invitation to compete in front of his home fans in Phoenix next year. However, as Starr hinted, Booker will have to feel like he let one slip over the weekend, getting off to a great start in the championship round before finally hitting a cold shoulder at the worst possible time.
The loss gave Lillard his third three-point championship win and prevented Booker from taking home what would have been his second win in that department. Meanwhile, Lillard recently hinted on Instagram that he would like to run it back next year with Booker, Stephen Curry and Klay Thompson.
Now, Booker and the Suns will turn their attention back to the 2025-26 season, where Phoenix has been one of the most surprising teams in the league. The Suns currently have a solid chance to clinch a top-six seed in the Western Conference as the season enters its home stretch.
They next hit the road on Thursday evening against the San Antonio Spurs.
