point guard

NOUN

basketball position

Synonyms

WEAK

playmaker point point man point player

Example Sentences

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But outside of his low-key, three-fingered, 3-point celebration, the 29-year-old point guard is quiet and business-like.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 8, 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

“I want to win. This team wants to win, and I’m the point guard, so it’s on me to help this team and this franchise win.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 2, 2026

She has been coming off of the bench to back up starting point guard Julie Allemand, who the Tempo took from the Sparks in the expansion draft.

From Los Angeles Times • May 17, 2026

When Pennsville’s point guard crosses half-court, Boy21 guards him tightly and then steals the ball with ease.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick