Definition of playmaker
:a player who leads the offense for a team (as in basketball or hockey)
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His offensive line and the playmakers around him – like Mark Walton, Ahmmon Richards and Braxton Berrios – need to step up and provide support to make the transition easier.
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In the short term, Altman's main concern is completing the deal for Thomas, who has blossomed into one of the league's premiere playmakers in the past few seasons.
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The Cougars (1-0) dominated from the start with an impressive run game led by playmakers Jeremiah Martinez and Jahzeri Gill.
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The team captain is an all-around playmaker in the middle of the Beavers defense, totaling 83 tackles, three fumble recoveries, one interception, four pass breakups and three quarterback hurries.
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But his absence against the Cardinals is a notable setback for an offense searching for reliable playmakers.
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Senior Justin Schlarman will look to be a key playmaker at running back and defensive back.
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Neymar is a deadly goalscorer, a genius playmaker, and perhaps the best dribbler in the game.
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And Louisville City has reaped the rewards, as Ownby's speed and technical ability on the ball, as well as an innate tactical sense of where the open space is has led him to becoming Louisville City's lead playmaker this season.
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First Known Use of playmaker
1931
PLAYMAKER Defined for English Language Learners
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Definition of playmaker for English Language Learners
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: a skillful player in sports like basketball, soccer, and hockey who makes plays that help a team to score during games
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