point guard

noun

: a guard in basketball who is chiefly responsible for running the offense

Examples of point guard in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

But Brown stressed that this is still a new team going into a new season — a sentiment star point guard Jalen Brunson seconded. — Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 28 Sep. 2026

Detroit's best player, 25-year-old point guard Cade Cunningham, is under contract through the 2029-30 season. — CBS News, 28 Sep. 2026

Knicks point guard Jalen Brunson was a major reason that this summer in Mamdanistan felt like magic, thanks to his leading the Knicks to their first championship in 53 years. — Rima Parikh, Vulture, 27 Sep. 2026

Dennis Smith is the second point guard added by the Heat in recent days, joining Bez Mbeng, who was claimed off waivers from Utah last week. — Barry Jackson, Miami Herald, 27 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1965, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point guard

• asgard
• backyard
• barnyard
• blackguard
• bombard
• brickyard
• canard
• churchyard
• coastguard
• courtyard
• debarred
• diehard