NBA Today: 5 most versatile scorers in the league right now

Damian Lillard is among the NBA players that can score with ease from almost anywhere on the court
Damian Lillard is among the NBA players that can score with ease from almost anywhere on the court

#4 Damian Lillard - Portland Trail Blazers

Damian Lillard is among the NBA's elite point guards
Damian Lillard is among the NBA's elite point guards

The Portland Trail Blazers have struggled this season, although Damian Lillard is enjoying a career-year. The 29-year-old has scored 50 or more on four occasions and memorably averaged 48.8 points over a six-game stretch in late January and early February.

For the season, he is averaging 29.5 points on 46 percent shooting from the field - and there are virtually no weaknesses in Lillard's offensive skill set. In addition to being able to finish in traffic, Lillard can drill three-pointers from more than 30 feet - and despite the difficulty of his shots is connecting with almost 40 percent of his three attempts.


#3 Kawhi Leonard - LA Clippers

Kawhi Leonard is enjoying the best offensive year of his career
Kawhi Leonard is enjoying the best offensive year of his career

After entering the league in 2011, Kawhi Leonard averaged just 7.9 points during his rookie year, and the California native never managed more than 16.5 points during his first four seasons. However, Leonard has worked hard on the offensive side of his game, and the 28-year-old now finds himself as an elite force at both ends of the court.

Much of Leonard's offensive game revolves around his excellent and reliable jump shot, although the Clippers star can also knock down contested three's. Additionally, Leonard's ability to get to the basket and dunk with his left hand has earned plenty of praise, and the forward is on course to post a career-high in points per game.

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Edited by A. Ayush Chatterjee