Definitions

point guard

NOUN

basketball position

Synonyms

WEAK

playmaker point point man point player

Example Sentences

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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

“We don’t want to give up,” said Knicks superstar point guard Jalen Brunson.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 20, 2026

Kidd soon became a head coach, and after stints in Brooklyn and Milwaukee and two years as a Lakers assistant, Cuban hired the former point guard in 2021.

From Los Angeles Times • May 20, 2026

They will be joined by Golden State Warriors point guard Steph Curry and his wife, entrepreneur Ayesha Curry.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 15, 2026

I’ve been the starting point guard for two years now.

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick