old guard
noun
variants
or less commonly Old Guard
1
: the conservative and especially older members of an organization (such as a political party)
2
: a group of established prestige and influence
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Not long after, Heat coach Erik Spoelstra called the 24-year-old guard.
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The 38-year-old guard will be on the floor when Minnesota resumes post all-star break practice on Wednesday evening.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Magic rookie Jase Richardson fell short of accomplishing his goal of winning the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday night, but the 20-year-old guard has no regrets participating in the highlight event.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The 24-year-old guard suffered a left hamstring strain earlier this season that forced him to miss 20 games.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 19 Feb. 2026
The 38-year-old guard will be on the floor when Minnesota resumes post all-star break practice on Wednesday evening.
—Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 17 Feb. 2026
Magic rookie Jase Richardson fell short of accomplishing his goal of winning the Slam Dunk Contest at NBA All-Star Weekend on Saturday night, but the 20-year-old guard has no regrets participating in the highlight event.
—Jason Beede, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 Feb. 2026
The 24-year-old guard suffered a left hamstring strain earlier this season that forced him to miss 20 games.
—Eric Nehm, New York Times, 8 Feb. 2026
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“Old guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/old%20guard. Accessed 23 Feb. 2026.
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