The Phoenix Suns excel in three-point shooting. The team lives by spacing, passing, and shooting itself. Collin Gillespie, Royce O’Neale, and Grayson Allen are the team’s best three-point shooters. However, Devin Booker will compete in the upcoming 3-point Contest.
The inclusion of Booker raised some eyebrows. His season three-point percentage is down compared with his career norms. The Suns guard is embracing the moment with swagger. He’s not there just to shoot. He’s there with purpose.
Devin Booker Represents the Suns Shooters in the 3-Point Contest
As the NBA world whirred and buzzed throughout All-Star Weekend, Booker was asked why he would participate in the 3-Point Contest despite having a poor year from beyond three. He said his job is beyond making shots. He said he plays for more than himself. He’s representing the Suns’ deadly perimeter crew.
“We’re a 3-point shooting team, so I’m there on behalf of Collin [Gillespie], Royce [O’Neale], and Grayson [Allen]. It’ll be fun. I like the game too. Everything’s earlier in the day now. … I’m already down there and I can shoot off the rack pretty good.”
Suns star Devin Booker on being in the 3-point shooting contest:
"We're a 3-point shooting team, so I'm there on behalf of Collin [Gillespie], Royce [O'Neale], and Grayson [Allen]. It'll be fun. I like the game too. Everything's earlier in the day now. … I'm already down there… pic.twitter.com/KPOnj44SLz
— ClutchPoints (@ClutchPoints) February 11, 2026
This quote, where Booker says, “I’m there on behalf” of his teammates, tells you everything. The Suns are a collective of shooters. Gillespie, O’Neale, and Allen sit among Phoenix’s top four in 3-point attempts. They’re the engine of the system. Booker just happens to be the face.
He’s a former contest winner. Back in 2018, the 29-year-old set a record with 28 points in the final round of the event. That history gives him swagger, even if his shooting numbers this season don’t jump off the page. The Suns are Top-10 in makes, attempts, and percentages from deep. Booker’s teammates have earned their reputation, and now he’s carrying it on the big stage.
Being in the 3-Point Contest isn’t just a personal rep for Booker. It’s a spotlight on the Suns’ identity. A team built around spacing and multi-threat shooting. A team where role players like Gillespie, O’Neale, and Allen get room to operate and make their mark.
If Booker wins again, expect the celebration to feel shared. That’s the Suns’ way. That’s why he said, “I’m there on behalf” of the shooters who define Phoenix’s offense. It’s not just about buckets. It’s about representation, and the Suns have plenty to represent.
