small forward
noun
: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability
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Chaminade-Madonna picked up two additional transfers in sophomore wing Giuliani Blaise (Calvary Christian) and junior sophomore guard/small forward Jayden McLeod (Boyd Anderson).
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Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
In the extra session, James Worthy attempted a pass to Jamaal Wilkes, the Lakers’ silky small forward.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Jokic had a mismatch down low, against a small forward who had no choice but to grab and tug.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
Bridges is naturally a small forward but his defense really shines and stands out at the point of attack.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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Steve Svekis, Sun Sentinel, 30 Nov. 2024
In the extra session, James Worthy attempted a pass to Jamaal Wilkes, the Lakers’ silky small forward.
—David Aldridge, The Athletic, 25 Nov. 2024
Jokic had a mismatch down low, against a small forward who had no choice but to grab and tug.
—Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
Bridges is naturally a small forward but his defense really shines and stands out at the point of attack.
—Mikai Bruce, Forbes, 29 Sep. 2024
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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