NBA 2019-20: Top 5 3-point shooters in the league this season

The game of basketball has evolved over the years. It used to be about attacking the rim and running post-up plays. Now, it's more about shooting and shooting especially from beyond the arc. Everyone shoots now including the big men and the sheer number of attempts by the players nowadays is just ridiculous.

Mid-range game is slowly going out of fashion with even more emphasis on shooting from downtown. The range from which the players attempt three-pointers is sometimes nearing the logo. The likes of Steph Curry and Klay Thompson are the best in the business and have had immense success with their team running plays with lots of emphasis on making three-pointers.

That being said, we look at the five best 3-point shooters in the league this season.

#5 Doug McDermott - 44.5%

Doug McDermott was the 11th pick in the 2014 NBA Draft

The fifth player with the fifth-best three-point percentage in the NBA this season is Doug McDermott of the Indiana Pacers. He is shooting at 44.5% from beyond the arc this campaign while averaging 10.4 points, 2.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists a game.

He is playing just over 20 minutes a game this term and is a consistent threat from downtown. McDermott's contributions off the bench are vital for Indiana and have proved invaluable over the years. He has drained a total of 118 treys this season.

McDermott has one of the highest offensive ratings in the Pacers squad and offers floor-spacing which allows the likes of Malcolm Brogdon and Victor Oladipo to show their skills on the offensive end of the floor. One of the key reasons why he isn't playing more minutes is due to his poor defense.

#4 Duncan Robinson - 44.6%

At 6'7, Duncan Robinson can play as a guard as well as a forward

Miami Heat guard Duncan Robinson has been shooting lights out this season. He is averaging 13 points, 3 rebounds, and 1.3 assists while shooting 44.6% from the perimeter. Partnering up with the likes of Tyler Herro, Goran Dragic, and Kendrick Nunn, Heat has a formidable back-court leading them.

Robinson will have managed to hit the most three-pointers by any Miami Heat player in a season if he just makes two more, and also has hit the most three-pointers by an undrafted player. These are remarkable achievements for a player who is still yet to complete his first season in the NBA.

The Miami Heat are currently fourth in the Eastern Conference and look like a team that could make some serious noise in the postseason and some of that is down to the exploits of Duncan Robinson.

#3 JJ Redick - 45.2%

JJ Redick played for the Philadelphia 76ers last season

Currently injured, JJ Redick has been absolutely brilliant this season, like he always has been. The veteran is averaging 14.9 points, 2.6 rebounds, and 2 assists a game while shooting 45.2% from beyond the arc.

After signing with the New Orleans Pelicans during the offseason, the guard's experience can be a huge bonus for the likes of Josh Hart and Lonzo Ball. They can learn from him and also improve their trade. Redick has continued to be immensely consistent from range and remains a consistent threat.

His off the ball movement is brilliant and he offers floor-spacing which allows the likes of Brandon Ingram and Zion Williamson to thrive. The 13-year veteran is considered one of the greatest shooters of his era and is a major miss for the Philadelphia 76ers.

#2 Seth Curry - 45.5%

Seth Curry is two years younger than his brother Steph Curry

The younger brother of Stephen Curry, Seth Curry has proved to be a very good pick up by the Dallas Mavericks. The guard is averaging 12.5 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.1 assists while shooting at 45.5% from the perimeter. A consistent threat for the Mavericks, Curry has come up with the good quite a few times this season for the franchise.

Curry made his name in the G-League as he went undrafted in the 2013 NBA Draft. He had signed a non-guaranteed agreement with the Golden State Warriors back then but was soon released by the team.

His ability from downtown makes him a valuable asset for the Mavericks to come off the bench and provide quality whenever needed. He helps in taking the workload off Luka Doncic as well and could be a serious weapon in the playoffs for Mark Cuban and co.

#1 George Hill - 48.7%

George Hill was the 26th overall pick in the 2008 NBA draft

The best shooter in the league this season, George Hill has been on a roll for the Milwaukee Bucks this term. He is averaging 9.7 points, 3 rebounds and 2.9 assists per game this campaign while shooting 48.7% from beyond the arc.

An excellent option coming off the bench for the Milwaukee Bucks, Hill is having his best season to date from downtown and is proving to be a valuable addition to the Bucks. With Giannis Antetokounmpo leading the way, the Bucks have managed to surround him with quality shooters and one of them is George Hill.

He is clocking over 20 minutes a game for Mike Budenholzer and co. and despite his injury concerns, he remains an important player for the team who are hunting for a championship.