power forward
noun
: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket
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The Heat, which recently signed Giannis Antetokounmpo, could pair the power forward with James, and is seen as a potential suitor given James’ familiarity with the franchise.
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The 6-foot-8, 243-pound power forward made the most of the opportunity, maintaining a positive spirit while playing a key role for a team that struggled with Domantas Sabonis, Zach Lavine and Murray missing much of the season because of injuries.
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Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The power forward began his basketball career as a star high school player in Georgia.
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Emma Banks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
In last week’s NBA draft, the Warriors added a player who could succeed Green as their top power forward.
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Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
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Antonio Pequeño Iv,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The 6-foot-8, 243-pound power forward made the most of the opportunity, maintaining a positive spirit while playing a key role for a team that struggled with Domantas Sabonis, Zach Lavine and Murray missing much of the season because of injuries.
—
Jason Anderson,
Sacbee.com,
30 June 2026
The power forward began his basketball career as a star high school player in Georgia.
—
Emma Banks,
PEOPLE,
30 June 2026
In last week’s NBA draft, the Warriors added a player who could succeed Green as their top power forward.
—
Joseph Dycus,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for power forward
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“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 2 Jul. 2026.
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