small forward
noun
: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability
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The 6-foot-5 shooting guard/small forward spent his first two full pro seasons with the Portland Trail Blazers.
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
But on a chilly day in New York City, the small forward for the Boston Celtics is doing just that.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
During 2023-24, Ujiri also offloaded a pair of critical 2019 NBA title contributors in power forward Pascal Siakam (who promptly helped the Indiana Pacers reach the Eastern Conference finals) and small forward OG Anunoby (a key part of the New York Knicks' run to the East semifinals).
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
DeRozan would take the place of Harrison Barnes at small forward.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
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David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
But on a chilly day in New York City, the small forward for the Boston Celtics is doing just that.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 15 Aug. 2024
During 2023-24, Ujiri also offloaded a pair of critical 2019 NBA title contributors in power forward Pascal Siakam (who promptly helped the Indiana Pacers reach the Eastern Conference finals) and small forward OG Anunoby (a key part of the New York Knicks' run to the East semifinals).
—David Faris, Newsweek, 10 July 2024
DeRozan would take the place of Harrison Barnes at small forward.
—Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 17 Sep. 2024.
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