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 The Nuggets were in need of a backup point guard, and Westbrook fits that bill. Broderick Turner, Los Angeles Times, 18 July 2024 The move to sign Joseph and fill its remaining standard roster spot means Orlando has all but moved on from reserve point guard Markelle Fultz, who remains an unrestricted free agent following five seasons with the franchise. Jason Beede, Orlando Sentinel, 17 July 2024 Listen to this article LAS VEGAS — EJ Harkless sat in a defensive stance in front of Brooklyn Nets point guard Mark Armstrong. Matthew Ho, Orange County Register, 17 July 2024 Behind him are Dillingham, who may eventually be the point guard of the future, but can likely only tote so many responsibilities as a rookie, as well as Alexander-Walker and Anthony Edwards, wings with growing playmaking abilities. Jace Frederick, Twin Cities, 11 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for point guard 

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Word History

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 26 Jul. 2024.

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