point guard

NOUN

basketball position

Synonyms

WEAK

playmaker point point man point player

Example Sentences

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The undersized point guard has cemented himself as the Knicks’ “Captain Clutch” for his heroic performances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Curry, a point guard for the Golden State Warriors, is one of the most well-known names in the sport today.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

They will be joined by Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry and his wife, entrepreneur Ayesha Curry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

Luke Kennard’s emergence as an emergency point guard was a late-season revelation.

From Los Angeles Times • May 9, 2026

He stuck to the point guard, who was trying to receive the pass.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan