noun
General Slang
combo guard
KOM-bo GARD · noun · slang
A guard who can play both point and shooting guard
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A player able to handle both point guard and shooting guard duties effectively.
“As a combo guard he can run the point or play off the ball.”
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combo guard In A Sentence
As a combo guard he can run the point or play off the ball.
Origin & Usage
Positional hybrid term.
Variants
combo-guard
People Also Ask
What is a combo guard in basketball?
A guard who can effectively play both point guard and shooting guard, handling the ball or scoring off it.
Is being a combo guard good or bad?
It's a versatile asset — they can fill either role — though some see it as a knock if a player isn't a natural fit at either.
Where does the term combo guard come from?
It's a positional hybrid term combining the two backcourt roles a player can handle.
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