shooting guard

noun

: a guard in basketball whose chief role is as an outside shooter

Examples of shooting guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The teams last month finalized a trade to send Leonard to Toronto for forward Brandon Ingram, shooting guard Gradey Dick, two first-round draft picks, a pick swap and two second-round picks. — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

The way this roster currently stands, Pelle Larsson could be a critical rotation element, possibly even starting at shooting guard. — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Depending on how the rest of the roster takes shape, the 27-year-old swingman could vie for backup minutes at shooting guard and/or small forward after spending time at both positions last season. — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 3 July 2026

Last summer, the Grizzlies sent sharp-shooting guard Desmond Bane to the Orlando Magic for a haul that included four first-round picks. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 29 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for shooting guard

• bodyguard
• boulevard
• disregard
• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard