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Klay Thompson will not compete in the three-point contest

Klay Thompson will represent the Golden State Warriors at the 2019 NBA All-Star Game, but he won’t compete in the three-point contest. The sharpshooter had received an invitation, and mulled it for a while, but finally decided to pass this year.

Golden State star Klay Thompson tells Yahoo Sports he will not participate in the 3-Point Contest in Charlotte at All-Star Weekend.

— Chris Haynes (@ChrisBHaynes) February 3, 2019

Thompson had competed in the event four years in a row, including in 2016 when he edged out teammate Steph Curry for the victory.