point guard

NOUN

basketball position

Synonyms

WEAK

playmaker point point man point player

Example Sentences

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But when point guard Jalen Brunson’s last-second shot bounced off the rim, all hope—again—seemed lost.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 11, 2026

But outside of his low-key, three-fingered, 3-point celebration, the 29-year-old point guard is quiet and business-like.

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

“I want to win. This team wants to win, and I’m the point guard, so it’s on me to help this team and this franchise win.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

I want to be the starting point guard.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick