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The 10 Best Midrange Scorers In The NBA

By Nicholas Agar-Johnson

Mar 23, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the ball over Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports
Mar 23, 2016; San Antonio, TX, USA; San Antonio Spurs small forward Kawhi Leonard (2) shoots the ball over Miami Heat shooting guard Dwyane Wade (3) during the first half at AT&T Center. Mandatory Credit: Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports /
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Paul George
Indiana Pacers forward Paul George combines his height with a soft touch for a killer mid-range game. Credit: Brian Spurlock-USA TODAY Sports /

9. Paul George

The Indiana Pacers and Paul George might be having a down year, but George is still one of the best midrange players in the NBA. George is currently eighth in the NBA with 6.6 midrange attempts per game and is hitting a solid 43.9 percent of them.

George is particularly effective on pull-up jump shots from midrange. He is shooting a remarkable 62.3 percent on those looks according to NBA.com’s shot tracking data. Those looks only represent 31 percent of his midrange shots overall, but are still a huge factor in his scoring. George’s height advantage over most forwards allows him to simply shoot over people on drives if opponents sell out to protect the rim.

Paul George’s ability to score in the midrange area is mostly due to his solid jumper, as he is not much of a post player. His efficiency on jump shots from inside the arc and outside the paint drives a lot of his scoring. The Pacers rely heavily on George for their offense, and his solid in-between game is a large part of that.