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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At 6-foot-9, Jaden McDaniels is oversized for a small forward and could cause issues for the Spurs’ guards.
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Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The 6-foot-7 small forward averaged more than 30 points and 10 rebounds in his high school senior season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
James chose to find Deandre Ayton with a high pass, with only Rockets small forward Tari Eason in the paint and on Ayton’s back.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
But at other times, Ware’s play had Spoelstra going small to the degree of utilizing small forwards Andrew Wiggins or Pelle Larsson in the power rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 3 May 2026
The 6-foot-7 small forward averaged more than 30 points and 10 rebounds in his high school senior season.
—Shreyas Laddha, Kansas City Star, 29 Apr. 2026
James chose to find Deandre Ayton with a high pass, with only Rockets small forward Tari Eason in the paint and on Ayton’s back.
—Law Murray, New York Times, 28 Apr. 2026
But at other times, Ware’s play had Spoelstra going small to the degree of utilizing small forwards Andrew Wiggins or Pelle Larsson in the power rotation.
—Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 28 Apr. 2026
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 13 May. 2026.
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