Who Are The Best Slashers Leading to the Next NBA season?

The NBA calls high-volume shooters “slashers” because they’re relentless in their determination to score. For fans that enjoy fast-paced, high scoring games, the NBA has several slashers that are sure to please. These players are extremely effective near the basket and night in and night out, they put on a show.

 

Luka Doncic

Ask an NBA executive about who they’d draft if there were no limitations and you’ll hear Doncic’s name. He’s a do-it-all talent who’s been the next big thing in European basketball for half a decade, and he’s arriving now to take his place as one of the best to ever play the game.

 

At 6-foot-8, 220 pounds with a 7-foot wingspan, Dončić has the size and skill set to be a do-it-all type of talent. He’s an elite scorer who can score in many different ways, whether it’s hitting pull-up threes off the dribble, creating space off the bounce for stepback jumpers, or slashing into the paint.

 

Jimmy Butler

Butler is a tough player to check for any team because he does not rely on shooting, can beat his defender at will, and is always in a position to score. His isolation game beats everyone. Jimmy Butler is an NBA star with the potential to be called the best small forward in the league.

 

Jimmy Butler’s work ethic, competitive spirit, and versatility as a player make him a constant in the league. Though he may not have the pure athleticism of some players, his resilience, effort, and skills have carried him to a great career so far. A four-time All-Star, Jimmy Butler’s rising basketball career is one of hard work and determination. He’s played in 411 regular-season games, including playoffs, over seven years in the NBA.

 

LeBron James

James is an allrounder player who knows how to score anywhere on the court. His scoring ability stems from his versatility. As an ambidextrous player, he can utilize both hands with ease. He can also move with the ball without any difficulties through different positions on the court.

 

LeBron James has scored an estimated 19,343 points in his NBA career. He is 5th all-time for usage rate at 31.55%. He uses 31% of the team’s possessions while on the floor. He has had more than twice as many shots as Michael Jordan and has surpassed Jordan’s scoring numbers. If he just maintains his current pace, he will become the all-time leading scorer in NBA history this season.

 

Kevin Durant

Kevin Durant is a small forward with height of 6’9 who could be the best player in the world. He excels at handling the ball and shooting from long distances and is extremely quick getting down the court. Durant has amazing length and became an elite dribbler using his jumper. He is also very powerful and gets to the free-throw line often compared to other players around the league.

 

Durant was a monster at the line last season, making 7.1 of his average 10.2 free throws per game. He likes to get there by driving to the basket, where he used a lethal combination of height, length and ball-handling skills. He can also get to the rack with a variety of spin moves and even has an East Bay Funk Dunk Contest-worthy signature shot in which he crosses over his defender and confidently drops the ball in from midrange.

 

Paul George

Paul George is the apex of basketball excellence. His relentless style of play may be perfect for the modern game, but his game translates well to other sports. By combining physical talents (size, speed, and leaping ability) with mental abilities (quickness to learn, vision to see plays before they happen, and shooting ability), George can seamlessly blend all-around greatness.

 

In a time when players are throwing alley-oops over passing lanes and trying 3-pointers from the center line, Paul George refuses to back down from a challenge. His ability to adapt to the game’s changes (smaller courts, deeper shot lines, more wing players) make him one of the most effective players of all time. He is also known for his professionalism off the court, coming across as an amicable, likeable guy both on and off the court.