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 The Ravens made sound decisions in adding Miller and Russell Gage because Bateman is still unproven as a consistent playmaker. —

Mike Preston, Baltimore Sun, 12 Aug. 2024 For England’s part, conservative tactics neutralized Spain through 45 minutes while simultaneously hamstringing the Three Lions’ own playmakers. —

Thomas Floyd, Washington Post, 15 July 2024 Sanders can put up huge numbers with playmakers Jimmy Horn Jr. and two-way star Travis Hunter. —

Eric Olson, Chicago Tribune, 5 Sep. 2024 Veteran playmaker Eric Gentry, too, is back and the 6-6 senior has appeared more comfortable under Entz, after receiving inconsistent snaps throughout last season. —

Luca Evans, Orange County Register, 29 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for playmaker

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