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

Although self-described as more of a defensive player, the 6-foot-2 point guard was still expected to take the torch from graduating assist-machine Alvaro Cardenas and continue a tradition of team-leading floor generals under head coach Leon Rice. —Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026

The Charlotte Hornets’ star point guard was able to check in this time because of a slight curveball with the starting lineup, which swapped Collin Sexton in as a starter for Ball. —Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 9 Jan. 2026

Texas' senior point guard finished the game with 10 points, seven assists and three steals. —Danny Davis, Austin American Statesman, 9 Jan. 2026

The Atlanta Hawks have parted ways with four-time NBA All-Star point guard Trae Young, trading him to the Washington Wizards in a blockbuster move, according to ESPN. —Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 8 Jan. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1969, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for point guard

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