athleticism
noun
ath·let·i·cism
ath-ˈle-tə-ˌsi-zəm 
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Peter still has areas to improve, but his elite shooting and athleticism give him a solid foundation.
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Edgecombe was the No. 3 player on my board and addresses Philly’s glaring lack of athleticism up and down the roster.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Sacramento will likely seek frontcourt size, length and athleticism with some combination of shooting, defense and rim protection to complement a core featuring some combination of Monk, Ellis, LaVine, DeRozan, Murray and Sabonis.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
The versatility and athleticism indicates defensive potential, too.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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Tony East, Forbes.com, 28 June 2025
Edgecombe was the No. 3 player on my board and addresses Philly’s glaring lack of athleticism up and down the roster.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 26 June 2025
Sacramento will likely seek frontcourt size, length and athleticism with some combination of shooting, defense and rim protection to complement a core featuring some combination of Monk, Ellis, LaVine, DeRozan, Murray and Sabonis.
—Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 25 June 2025
The versatility and athleticism indicates defensive potential, too.
—Aaron Beard, Chicago Tribune, 23 June 2025
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“Athleticism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/athleticism. Accessed 5 Jul. 2025.
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