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point forward
POYNT FOR-werd · noun · slang
A forward who runs the offense like a point guard
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A forward with strong ball-handling and passing who initiates and directs the team's offense.
“He's a point forward — brings it up and orchestrates everything.”
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point forward In A Sentence
He's a point forward — brings it up and orchestrates everything.
Origin & Usage
Positional term; associated with players like Scottie Pippen and LeBron James.
People Also Ask
What is a point forward in basketball?
A forward with strong ball-handling and passing who runs and directs the offense the way a point guard normally would.
Which players are known as point forwards?
The term is associated with players like Scottie Pippen and LeBron James who initiate offense from the forward spot.
How is a point forward different from a point guard?
A point forward has the size of a forward but handles playmaking duties, whereas a point guard is a smaller, dedicated ball-handler.
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