NBA 2017-18: Top 10 3-Point Shooters for the Season so far

#7 Paul George - Oklahoma City Thunder

Paul George

Stats: 43.3% shooting on 7.7 attempts (56 games)

Russell Westbrook and the Oklahoma City Thunder have unleashed Paul George in a similar fashion to how the Stephen Curry and the Golden State Warriors let loose Kevin Durant last year. The reigning MVP has reduced the pressure and load on George. He's attempting 1.1 more three's than last year, yet, he's making 4% more of those shots now (39.3% last season).

A huge reason for his great increase in numbers is not being the No.1 option on his team or being the No. 1 option but with more lethal players around him. It's a tad bit surprising to see George in the Top 10 as he was never known as an outstanding three-point shooter but here's the stat that helps us understand his position here.

From an eye-test, it's quite clear that George jacks up plenty of catch-and-shoot three's with OKC. This season, in 56 games so far, PG-13 attempts 5.9 catch-and-shoot three's (sixth-most) and makes 43.4% of them. Last year, with the Indiana Pacers, he attempted 4.9 of them, making 41.4% of them. While the difference is small, the contests by the defense on those shots is probably what helped the Thunder unleash George and puts him on this list.