5 NBA players who've made the most three-pointers since the 2010-11 season

The three-point shot is now the most lethal weapon in the NBA
The three-point shot is now the most lethal weapon in the NBA

#3 Damian Lillard

Damian Lillard begins an offensive set for the Portland Trail Blazers
Damian Lillard begins an offensive set for the Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard is one of the most dynamic point guards in the NBA today. A scoring machine and clutch performer, he has produced some of the most amazing moments of his career with the Portland Trail Blazers from beyond the arc.

Whether it is shooting off the catch or off the dribble, Lillard is an offensive threat in every game he plays. Nicknamed "Logo Lillard," he is known for pulling for deep threes upon entering halfcourt. Lillard made 275 three-pointers in the 2020-21 NBA season.

One of his crowning moments was the game-winner he scored against the Oklahoma City Thunder in the 2019 NBA Playoffs. The shot was taken in the last seconds of the game, over an elite defender in Paul George, from 37 feet out.

Damian Lillard has made 2,051 three-pointers since joining the NBA in 2013. His average from beyond the arc for that time is 37.5%.

#4 Klay Thompson

Klay Thompson warms up ahead of the 2019 NBA Finals - Game Six
Klay Thompson warms up ahead of the 2019 NBA Finals - Game Six

Klay Thompson and Stephen Curry rejuvenated the Golden State Warriors with the brand of basketball they play. A member of the "Splash Brothers" duo, Thompson is just as deadly a shooter as his counterpart.

With one of the most orthodox shooting actions in the game, the 31-year-old relies on moving without the ball and getting to open spots. While this makes him sound like a quintessential catch-and-shoot player, there are levels to this.

Anyone who can score 60 points in under 30 minutes of play and make eight three-point shots while only taking 11 dribbles is a certified offensive threat.

Having missed the last two seasons due to injury, Klay Thompson made 1,798 three-point shots from 2012 to 2019. His average from beyond the arc in that time period is an impressive 41.9%.

#5 Paul George

Paul George in the Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers matchup
Paul George in the Los Angeles Clippers v Los Angeles Lakers matchup

Paul George has been an All-Star caliber player for a large portion of his career. Starting from his days with the Indiana Pacers, he has been one of the best two-way players in the modern NBA. Additionally, he is also a knock-down shooter from beyond the arc.

While recency bias causes misconceptions, Paul George has been a three-point threat for a while. With his long wingspan and nifty handle, the 31-year-old is very capable of creating his own shots from the outside. He is also an efficient shooter coming off of screens, often seen doing so from the top of the key.

Paul George shot a career-best 292 three-pointers in the 2018-19 NBA season.

One of his most awe-inspiring moments was a deep three-pointer from the logo during his tenure in Indiana.

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Paul George has made 1,761 three-point shots over the course of the decade. His average from downtown is 38.4% in that span of time. He currently plays for the LA Clippers alongside Kawhi Leonard.

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