Top 10 perimeter defenders going into the NBA 2019-20 season

#6. Patrick Beverley, Los Angeles Clippers

The guy who fears no one

He is the first Clippers player in the list, and there are a total of three in the top 10! Often dubbed as "Mr. 94 feet", it is a perfect nickname for Beverley. It feels like he can cover the court all by himself. He loves to pick guys full court (implied by the nickname), and when he is not defending the guys, Beverly -- one of the better trash-talkers in the game-- is annoying them at least. Last year he didn't have support in defense, but this year with great defenders in all three backcourt spots, it can be a great year for the Clippers.

#5. Jimmy Butler, Miami Heat

Can Butler rekindle his old magic to become the defensive stopper he once was?

To be fair, this is a tough choice. Jimmy Butler didn't have a good defensive year last season, but he has been one of the best perimeter defenders for so many years. Fans will be hoping he would be able to rekindle his old magic this year in Miami and won't have locker room issues. When he is not embarrassing teammates, he is haunting opposition wings.

#4. Paul George, Los Angeles Clippers

One of the Big Three Perimeter defenders of the LAC

Here's the second Clippers player in the this list. Paul George had an overrated year last season, and that's not only because of that "bad shot" by Damian Lillard. He was a great defender, but nobody got as much attention as George received last year. He can be in the All-NBA defensive team while being overrated. But despite this, with his length, defensive IQ, and one-on-one defense, he deserves to make this list.