point guard

noun

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

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The ball was used on the game’s second-to-last play, when star forward OG Anunoby tipped in point guard Jalen Brunson’s missed three-pointer, securing a 107–106 victory. Harrison Jacobs, ARTnews.com, 22 June 2026 In between, the high-energy point guard starred at Georgia Tech, signed with the New Orleans Pelicans as an undrafted free agent in 2021, and established himself as a pesky defender and fearless shot-maker before being traded to the Knicks in February. Peter Sblendorio, New York Daily News, 22 June 2026 The point guard sported this lot as the Knicks took a 1-0 series lead again the Spurs in San Antonio on June 3. Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 22 June 2026 The 5-8 point guard is one of 12 players on USA’s men’s FIBA World Cup qualifying team, led by Indiana Pacers center Jay Huff and longtime overseas star Mike James. Pj Green, Kansas City Star, 22 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for point guard

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First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of point guard was in 1969

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“Point guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/point%20guard. Accessed 23 Jun. 2026.

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