frontcourt
noun
front·court
ˈfrənt-ˈkȯrt 
1
: a basketball team's offensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the forwards and center on a basketball team
also
: the forwards and center themselves
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Not enough shooting with this frontcourt, too light on the boards with that one, can’t hold up defensively with the three guards.
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Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Love has established himself as the Heat’s backup center, and his presence could be valuable against a strong Philadelphia frontcourt reinforced by the presence of All-Star Joel Embiid.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
After Clark, who is expected to be Indiana’s second No. 1 pick in as many years, the Sparks are likely to select Stanford’s Cameron Brink to replace Ogwumike in the frontcourt.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
If Furphy returns, that new addition could give KU real firepower alongside the frontcourt of Adams and Dickinson.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Chinmay Vaidya, Draft Kings: Pacers get a B+ (for now), the Raptors a C+
Even with three first-round picks going out, Indiana adds a star frontcourt player without giving up any key rotation guys.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024
Saric presents shooting and extra size next to the rookie in the frontcourt.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
With the deal Boston adds some depth in the frontcourt behind 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis, who has struggled with durability, and 37-year-old veteran Al Horford.
—Kyle Hightower, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
Nikola Jovic started 10 straight games alongside Adebayo in the frontcourt in January and Highsmith started seven straight games in the frontcourt next to Adebayo before Martin was moving into that role on Tuesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024
Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2024
Love has established himself as the Heat’s backup center, and his presence could be valuable against a strong Philadelphia frontcourt reinforced by the presence of All-Star Joel Embiid.
—Andre Fernandez, Miami Herald, 16 Apr. 2024
After Clark, who is expected to be Indiana’s second No. 1 pick in as many years, the Sparks are likely to select Stanford’s Cameron Brink to replace Ogwumike in the frontcourt.
—Thuc Nhi Nguyen, Los Angeles Times, 13 Apr. 2024
If Furphy returns, that new addition could give KU real firepower alongside the frontcourt of Adams and Dickinson.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 Mar. 2024
Chinmay Vaidya, Draft Kings: Pacers get a B+ (for now), the Raptors a C+
Even with three first-round picks going out, Indiana adds a star frontcourt player without giving up any key rotation guys.
—Scott Horner, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Jan. 2024
Saric presents shooting and extra size next to the rookie in the frontcourt.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 23 Feb. 2024
With the deal Boston adds some depth in the frontcourt behind 7-footer Kristaps Porzingis, who has struggled with durability, and 37-year-old veteran Al Horford.
—Kyle Hightower, USA TODAY, 8 Feb. 2024
Nikola Jovic started 10 straight games alongside Adebayo in the frontcourt in January and Highsmith started seven straight games in the frontcourt next to Adebayo before Martin was moving into that role on Tuesday.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 7 Feb. 2024
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“Frontcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/frontcourt. Accessed 23 Apr. 2024.
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