shooting guard

noun

: a guard in basketball whose chief role is as an outside shooter

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Houston Rockets shooting guard Jalen Green and entrepreneur Draya Michele are proud parents to a daughter. Nasha Smith, People.com, 3 Apr. 2025 Hall of Fame former Chicago Bulls shooting guard Michael Jordan has been praised for his skills on the court, his acumen as a businessman, and his instincts as a brand ambassador. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 23 Mar. 2025 Hunter is a versatile guard that can play either point or shooting guard. Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 20 Mar. 2025 In addition, shooting guard Austin Reaves has emerged this season as a reliable third scoring option for the Lakers, averaging 19.1 points per game. Mark Lasota, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025 See All Example Sentences for shooting guard

Word History

First Known Use

1914, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of shooting guard was in 1914

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“Shooting guard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shooting%20guard. Accessed 13 Apr. 2025.

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