NBA: 3 deadly three-point shooters you're probably hearing about for the first time

Despite a stuttering 5-9 record in the West, the San Antonio Spurs have a player that features in this list
Despite a stuttering 5-9 record in the West, the San Antonio Spurs have a player that features in this list

#1 Devonte' Graham (Charlotte Hornets)

Devonte Graham scored the game-winning three-pointer against New York on Sunday
Devonte Graham scored the game-winning three-pointer against New York on Sunday

If you are ever asked to choose between James Harden and Devonte' Graham when it comes to shooting beyond the arc, you might want to give it a second thought. The second-round pick from last summer's draft currently sits second on the three-point list across the league right now, yet people don't know about him. Undoubtedly, that's one of his greatest benefits and he wastes no time in taking full advantage of it.

Devonte' is practically running the show in Charlotte. As coaches focus their attention towards Miles Bridges and Terry Rozier, the team finds Graham for the three-ball. Charlotte are more or less running a formula where every pick-and-roll to Devonte' adds three points to their scoring total -- not very hard to defend, but only if you've done your homework and know who to nullify.

Up to this point after 13 games, Graham has been shooting a phenomenal 41.5% from beyond the arc. Although he sits behind Harden on the three-pointers made list, James has only shot 34% of his threes at a higher volume -- why many could prefer Graham right now to take those long-distance attempts.

Kemba Walker's summer departure for the Celtics undoubtedly helped the youngster as he's recreating the 2-time All-Star's presence in almost every aspect of the game. To top it all off, he's still only 24-years-old so has plenty of years left to flourish in his prime.

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