NBA Today: 5 Most clutch players in the league right now

#3 LeBron James

Los Angeles Lakers v Indiana Pacers

LeBron James has come under fire in the past for his tendency to give up the final shot in games. However, he still remains one of the most clutch players in the league.

His biggest asset is his ability to make the right plays down the stretch, be it finding an open teammate or driving to the basket himself.

LeBron also has five buzzer-beaters to his credit, the most in league history. A few examples of his clutch play over the years are his driving layup against the Indiana Pacers in the 2013 Eastern Conference Finals and a banked-in three-pointer against the Orlando Magic in the 2009 Eastern Conference Finals.

He has not slowed down with age and continued his fourth-quarter dominance in the 2018 playoffs, pouring in 47 points and shooting 40 percent from beyond the arc during clutch time.

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#2 Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving

Kyrie Irving cemented his legacy as one of the greatest closers in the NBA with one jump shot that resonated across the NBA. In the 2015/16 NBA Finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers had recovered from a 3-1 deficit against a red-hot Golden State Warriors side to tie things up at 3-3 heading into the final game.

With the scores tied at 89 and under a minute to play, Irving launched a contested three over the head of Steph Curry and watched it sail straight into the basket. Golden State could never recover and ended up losing the contest 93-89, with Irving playing a major role in ending Cleveland's championship drought.

Irving continued his clutch play following his trade to the Boston Celtics and averaged 4.3 points per game in clutch time the past two seasons, which is among the best in the league.