January 10, 2012 – Kevin Burke
Unlike the 90s where it seemed as if the best scorer on most teams was a center, or low-post player, the best scorers in today’s game roam the perimeter. But there are different facets to being a good scorer. One of the topics that has gotten alot of talk over the last handful of years is the concept of being a “versatile scorer”, meaning possessing the ability to score in a multitude of ways. When a guy is a versatile scorer, it makes him nearly impossible to defend because if you throw a big on him, he’s quick enough to get around him. Conversely, if you throw a smaller guard on him, he can use his height to shoot over them. With all of that said, here are my top 5 most versatile scorers in the NBA today.