point guard

noun

: a guard in basketball who is chiefly responsible for running the offense

Examples of point guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Although not necessarily guaranteed a roster spot — with two-way spots eligible to be subbed out at any time — Donaldson’s solid play during summer league and the Heat’s lack of depth at point guard both work in his favor. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

The New York Knicks point guard, 25, opened up to PEOPLE exclusively about what the relationship is like with his teammates after securing the 2026 NBA Championship title, and shared a glimpse inside their group chat since the win. — Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 7 Aug. 2026

That’s being a part of what a point guard is, not trying to do too much. — Edgar Thompson, The Orlando Sentinel, 7 Aug. 2026

Rizzotti, the scrappy point guard, is two years older and helped recruit Sales. — Dom Amore, Hartford Courant, 5 Aug. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point guard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard