Synonyms

point guard

American

noun

Basketball. the guard who directs the team's offense from the point.

point guard British

noun

basketball
1. the position of the player responsible for directing the team's attacking play
2. a player in this position

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When their unbalanced lineup of basically three similar point guards have an off night, like against the Celtics, they’re lost.

From Los Angeles Times

My beloved Boston Celtics paid top dollar for an accomplished point guard to help win a championship two seasons ago.

From The Wall Street Journal

Kaiden Bailey, Santa Margarita: The Georgia Tech commit has truly become an outstanding point guard, ready to score if needed and pass if needed.

From Los Angeles Times

Naturally, competing as a group brings the former Florida Atlantic point guard more joy than any individual medal.

From Los Angeles Times

Downhill ski racers are not running backs or point guards, however, and don’t make those same jolting lateral moves and therefore, experts say, are better able to compensate for a torn ACL.

From Los Angeles Times

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