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Phoenix is set to host the 2027 NBA All-Star Weekend — its first since 2009 and fourth overall — with Suns owner Mat Ishbia aiming for a record-breaking spectacle, including $1 million prizes for slam dunk and three-point contest winners plus another $1 million donated to charity per event. The three-point contest is already heating up, fueled by Damian Lillard’s call for Stephen Curry, Klay Thompson, and Devin Booker to compete — especially after Lillard narrowly beat Booker last year. With Booker’s home-court advantage and top-tier shooting stats, he’s a lock for the contest, alongside Luke Kennard (league leader in 3PT%) and Collin Gillespie (team record holder). For the dunk contest, hometown hero Koa Peat, Jalen Green, and Miles Bridges are frontrunners — though convincing the latter two may be tough. Rising Stars Game hopefuls Khaman Maluach and Rasheer Fleming could shine if given minutes. And don’t forget: Devin Booker is poised for his sixth All-Star selection on home soil, while Dillon Brooks and a healthy Jalen Green could also make their mark on the main stage.

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