noun
General Slang
gunner
GUN-er · noun · informal
A player who shoots far too often
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Someone who takes an excessive number of shots, firing away without hesitation.
“Their off-guard is a pure gunner, 25 shots a game.”
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gunner In A Sentence
Their off-guard is a pure gunner, 25 shots a game.
Origin & Usage
'Gun' as in firing away at the basket.
People Also Ask
What is a gunner in basketball?
A player who takes an excessive number of shots, firing away at the basket without hesitation.
Is being called a gunner an insult?
It's usually a criticism about shot volume, though a confident scorer may wear the label with pride.
Where does the term gunner come from?
From 'gun,' as in firing away — the player keeps shooting like they're unloading a weapon at the rim.
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