ball handler
noun
: a player who controls the ball in any of various games
especially
: a player who is skilled at handling the ball (as in basketball)
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Holmgren is just so dangerous from so many areas in the paint and mid range that accounting for Oklahoma City’s ball handlers and Holmgren as well is extremely difficult.
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Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The intrigue: The Suns lacked a true point guard last season following Chris Paul's departure, and with Jones filling that role as the team's primary ball handler and distributor, the big three can focus on scoring and less on playmaking.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
His ability to stick with ball handlers through screens, disrupt dribbles, and stay engaged on defense will be crucial.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
This past season DeRozan as the ball handler in a pick n roll generated 1.06 points per possession, which is higher than players such as Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 29 Oct. 2024
The intrigue: The Suns lacked a true point guard last season following Chris Paul's departure, and with Jones filling that role as the team's primary ball handler and distributor, the big three can focus on scoring and less on playmaking.
—Jeremy Duda, Axios, 22 Oct. 2024
His ability to stick with ball handlers through screens, disrupt dribbles, and stay engaged on defense will be crucial.
—Brian Sampson, Forbes, 17 Oct. 2024
This past season DeRozan as the ball handler in a pick n roll generated 1.06 points per possession, which is higher than players such as Jalen Brunson and Anthony Edwards.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 5 Sep. 2024
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“Ball handler.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ball%20handler. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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