power forward
noun
: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket
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All-Star Orlando Magic power forward Paolo Banchero has suffered a torn right oblique muscle, Orlando announced in a press statement (via NBA insider Marc Stein).
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The big picture: After back-to-back losing seasons, the Jazz will look to continue developing its young roster — which includes a handful of players 23 and under — while building around power forward Lauri Markkanen, who signed a five-year, $238 million contract extension in August.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
The power forward swapped his No. 50 jersey for No. 32 — the same number Drew wore.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
DeRozan was effectively the power forward, guarding Green and getting defended by him most possessions.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
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Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024
The big picture: After back-to-back losing seasons, the Jazz will look to continue developing its young roster — which includes a handful of players 23 and under — while building around power forward Lauri Markkanen, who signed a five-year, $238 million contract extension in August.
—Kim Bojórquez, Axios, 23 Oct. 2024
The power forward swapped his No. 50 jersey for No. 32 — the same number Drew wore.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 27 Sep. 2024
DeRozan was effectively the power forward, guarding Green and getting defended by him most possessions.
—Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 9 Oct. 2024
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“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 15 Nov. 2024.
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