Stephen Curry explains decision not to compete in 3-point contest

LOS ANGELES — In five of his eight NBA seasons, Stephen Curry has competed in the three-point contest at All-Star Weekend. Curry, who has been selected for his fourth straight All-Star Game, leads the NBA this season with 202 made three-pointers. While he watches, Thompson, Houston's Eric Gordon, Cleveland's Kyrie Irving, Toronto's Kyle Lowry, Dallas' Wesley Matthews, Portland's C.J. McCollum, Charlotte's Kemba Walker and the Lakers' Nick Young will compete in the three-point contest Feb. 18 in New Orleans. Connor Letourneau is a San Francisco Chronicle staff writer.