Definitions

point guard

NOUN

basketball position

Synonyms

WEAK

playmaker point point man point player

Example Sentences

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Wheeler has started next to Plum often for a double point guard backcourt, but without her they have to change the way they play offense again.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 24, 2026

The undersized point guard has cemented himself as the Knicks’ “Captain Clutch” for his heroic performances.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 2026

Then, one day in July 2022, the Knicks signed an undersized point guard named Jalen Brunson to a relatively paltry $104 million contract.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Curry, a point guard for the Golden State Warriors, is one of the most well-known names in the sport today.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Yes, the team would be better with a nationally recruited all-star point guard playing instead of me.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick