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 Golden State Warriors have ruled out six-time All-Star small forward Jimmy Butler for the entire second half of the club's ongoing clash with the Phoenix Suns.
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Lelevicius has carved out a starting role at small forward and brings size and scoring at the wing.
—Steven Johnson
october 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The award, recognizing the top small forwards in women’s college hoops, is presented annually by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Another honor for Byrd SDSU’s Miles Byrd has been named to the 20-man Julius Erving Award watch list for the nation’s top small forward.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
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Alex Kirschenbaum, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2025
Lelevicius has carved out a starting role at small forward and brings size and scoring at the wing.
—Steven Johnson
october 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
The award, recognizing the top small forwards in women’s college hoops, is presented annually by the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
—The Kansas City Star, Kansas City Star, 29 Oct. 2025
Another honor for Byrd SDSU’s Miles Byrd has been named to the 20-man Julius Erving Award watch list for the nation’s top small forward.
—Mark Zeigler, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Oct. 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 9 Nov. 2025.
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