Ranked: The top 15 purest scorers in NBA history

Basketball is a fast-paced, poetic game. Scores come every few seconds, and there is consistent blockbuster action for 48 minutes. In high points games, the players who score most of them are revered by the fans. For a select few, it came naturally.

The purest scorers in NBA history are the players who can score effortlessly at all three levels, from three-point range to the basket. These players have excelled at scoring from anywhere on the floor, leaving opposition teams helpless.

Indiana Pacers legend Reggie Miller was one of the first players to rely on three-point shooting in the 90s, and was once the league's all-time three-point leader. However, Miller had an unstoppable mid-range shot and hit over 90% of his free throws in eight seasons, per Clutch Points.

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Klay Thompson's shooting form is the purest in the sport. Kids worldwide are taught to follow his mechanics, which has led him to become one of the best spot-up shooters in NBA history.

With over 31,000 points scored, Dirk Nowitzki was one of the first big men to perfect his three-point shot, making him nearly impossible to guard. His signature one-legged fadeaway was unstoppable, and his size made him an elite threat at the rim.

'Pistol' Pete Maravich shot from long range before the three-point line was invented. He played 43 games with the three-point line, making ten of 15. Maravich was a great mid-range shooter and known for his acrobatic finishes at the basket. He is one of the game's first purest scorers.

Though he may not be the purest of scorers, LeBron James knocking down over 41,000 points automatically puts him on the list. James has scored double-digit points in over 1000 games and has been a lethal threat at all three levels for over 20 years.

Tracy McGrady had a shorter prime than many on this list but scored 30 points from all angles from 2000 until 2007. He led the league in scoring between 2002 and 2004 and could make defenders look silly from a distance or at the rim.

James Harden has shot over 35% from three in his career and has developed unstoppable ways to get open from anywhere on the floor. He is a master step-back shooter and the craftiest player at getting fouled while in the paint.

For the majority of his career, Jerry West was the best scoring guard in the NBA, averaging 27 points per game without a three-point line, per Fadeaway World. He developed the nickname 'Mr Clutch' for his ease of scoring points at any range.

NBA legend Larry Bird didn't have an offensive weakness. He could hit a three-pointer and mid-range shot with a player in his face, and routinely got to the rim. His head fakes would fool every defender, and he practically invented the 50/40/90 club.

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Carmelo Anthony is one of the purest scorers in the history of the NBA, and played the game only to score. Anthony could score at all levels and put up 20 points at any time. He had the strength to bully small defenders and the athleticism to blow by bigger ones.

Steph Curry is the greatest three-point shooter in NBA history and leads the list with over 3800 made. His elite three-point ability often downplays his ability to get downhill and attack the rim. His handles are still some of the best in the league, and he can make a shot out of anything.

Iverson led the league in scoring and shot attempts four times, and is the epitome of a pure scorer. At 6ft, he was fearless in driving to the lane, and his signature crossover was unstoppable. He was also a fearless shooter and could knock down shots from anywhere.

Kobe Bryant could make a shot from anywhere and could strike fear into defenders' eyes with his shooting stroke and ability to torch the opposition from anywhere. He once scored 60 points in three quarters and even grabbed 81 points against the Toronto Raptors.

At 6ft11, it's almost unfair how good Kevin Durant is at scoring the basketball. His mid-range is the greatest the game has ever seen, and his three-point shot is near automatic. With his size and length, Durant has no problem getting to the basket and finishing.

Michael Jordan is a ten-time scoring champion and is the top pure scorer in NBA history. From acrobatic dunks to being automatic from the mid-range, Jordan earned the nickname 'Black Jesus' because of his unstoppable offensive force. He averaged 30.1 points, per ESPN, for his career and was elite in the post.

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