Top 5 3-point shooters from the 2020-21 NBA season

Three-point shooting is one of the most important skills to have in the modern NBA, and it is safe to say that the league has transitioned from being a center-oriented league to being dominated by guards due to the same reason. Golden State Warriors star Stephen Curry is credited with leading the 3-point revolution, but several other players have made their name as ace shooters in recent years.

A team's three-point shooting often ends up determining whether they will win or lose, and the majority of the teams in the league have pivoted to a shooting-based approach.

In this article, we take a look at the top five shooters from last season.

#5 - Terry Rozier, Charlotte Hornets

Charlotte Hornets v Boston Celtics

Terry Rozier's name on the list might shock many, but the former Boston Celtics star had a prolific season with the Charlotte Hornets, making 222 three-pointers. He also made them on a decent clip, connecting on 38.9% of his shots from downtown.

Terry Rozier got the whole squad together for some offseason training down in Miami. Building that chemistry, you love to see it. (via antwells_thetrainer IG) #Hornets #AllFly pic.twitter.com/Atn4VMA13T

— Swarm and Sting (@SwarmnSting) September 8, 2021

Rozier stepped up for the Charlotte Hornets when they needed him the most, as backcourt partner Devonte' Graham had an off-year. Rozier averaged 20 points, 4 rebounds and 4 assists, forging a brilliant partnership with Rookie of the Year winner LaMelo Ball.

#4 - Duncan Robinson, Miami Heat

Miami Heat v Charlotte Hornets

Few players in the league have elevated their status as much as Duncan Robinson has done in the last 2 years. The swingman signed a deserved extension with 3 time NBA champions Miami Heat this summer. He was a menace from 3-point range last NBA season, making a staggering 250 three-pointers in 72 games played.

Duncan Robinson has improved on defense 🔒 pic.twitter.com/CS1PiRvlAH

— Heat Nation (@HeatNationCom) September 7, 2021

Robinson averaged 13 points and 3 rebounds for Erik Spoelstra's Miami Heat, shooting a brilliant 40.8% from behind the 3-point arc. Robinson is a dead-eye shooter, and it's impressive how he has managed to improve on other facets of the game as well.

Robinson will be a major weapon for the Miami Heat in the upcoming NBA season as the franchise seeks to come out of a strong Eastern Conference.

#3 - Damian Lillard, Portland Trail Blazers

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Despite a disappointing playoff exit at the hands of the Denver Nuggets, Portland Trail Blazers talisman Damian Lillard has had a decent 2021 so far. He is fresh off winning a gold medal with Team USA at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics and was one of the MVP candidates last season.

Lillard averaged 28 points and 7.5 assists per game in the 2020-21 season, shooting a stupendous 39% from downtown. He made a total of 275 threes, and his three-point shooting average rose to close to 45%, and Lillard remains one of the best shooters from distance in the league.

#2 - Buddy Hield, Sacramento Kings

Sacramento Kings v Washington Wizards

Buddy Hield has been consistently linked with multiple teams this offseason, and for good measure. Hield made a staggering 282 threes in the 2020-21 season, shooting 39.1% from downtown. Hield averaged 16 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists per game, putting a disappointing 2019-20 NBA campaign behind him.

Hield is adept at shooting threes off the dribble, which makes him a Klay Thompson-like threat. He can pop up in dangerous areas, releasing an accurate three-point shot in a split second. He has also improved on defense considerably and would be a brilliant addition to any contender ahead of the upcoming season.

#1 - Stephen Curry, Golden State Warriors

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Stephen Curry remains the undisputed king of shooting from the deep, having made 337 threes last season in 63 matches played. Curry had a near MVP season, averaging 32 points, 5 rebounds and 5 assists per game. He eventually lost out to Denver Nuggets' Nikola Jokic but proved to the NBA fraternity that he is not done yet, despite missing a season due to a hand injury.

Curry and the Warriors are eyeing the NBA championship trophy after bolstering their squad in the summer through draft and trades, and with Klay Thompson back, Curry stands a great chance of winning his 4th ring.