playmaker

noun

play·mak·er ˈplā-ˌmā-kər

: a player who leads the offense for a team (as in basketball or hockey)

playmaking

ˈplā-ˌmā-kiŋ

noun or adjective

Examples of playmaker in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to show current usage. Read More Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.

That’s right: Nearly a third of the league has jumbo-sized lead playmakers. —

Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 22 Sep. 2024 In addition to shoving a handful of playmakers out during the offseason, their current pass-catching core is ailing with Quentin Johnston (ankle), Derius Davis (hamstring) and D.J. Chark Jr. (groin) idle in Arizona. —

Jay Paris, Forbes, 22 Oct. 2024 Keeping Davis involved offensively and taking advantage of his growth as a playmaker and decision-maker is a priority for Redick, especially with Davis coming off a season in which he was named to the All-NBA second team – his first All-NBA nod since the 2019-20 season. —

Khobi Price, Orange County Register, 29 Sep. 2024 Are there enough playmakers to bring out the best in quarterback Cade Klubnik? —

Jon Wilner, The Mercury News, 10 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for playmaker