How to Use power forward in a Sentence

power forward

noun

• The Suns should look for a power forward that could help them in the event of injury.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 31 Jan. 2022
• But is a power forward with size and skill along with a wicked shot.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 29 June 2023
• He is rated a four-star prospect and the No. 14 power forward in the nation.
  — Adam Lichtenstein, sun-sentinel.com, 10 Nov. 2021
• The rear seats offer enough legroom for a power forward.
  — Tim Stevens, The Verge, 1 Mar. 2024
• The Bulls got by without their power forward for most of the season.
  — Julia Poe, chicagotribune.com, 2 Apr. 2022
• Smith is a 6-foot-10 power forward with the ability to shoot from the perimeter.
  — New York Times, 23 June 2022
• But should the Blazers trade the No. 7 pick for Collins, a power forward, Grant could play small forward.
  — oregonlive, 22 June 2022
• Of course, the Heat also could simply play Haslem, who is a power forward.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 15 Aug. 2022
• Well, guys got their chance and the controversial power forward made the most of his chance.
  — Mark Heim | [e-mail], al, 20 June 2022
• Think of it like the age-old adage: if the best defense is a good offense, niacinamide is your power forward.
  — Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 4 Nov. 2021
• Cunningham went from being the first guard off the bench to a starting power forward.
  — Jenna Ortiz, The Arizona Republic, 23 Aug. 2022
• Toews always thrived with a true power forward on his wing — Dustin Byfuglien and Andrew Ladd come to mind.
  — Dieter Kurtenbach, The Mercury News, 6 May 2024
• Reese, a junior power forward, whiffed on two free throws with 38 seconds left in the first overtime.
  — Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 10 Feb. 2024
• For all of the Heat’s position-less mantra, power forward is real position and the lack of one showed against the length of the Raptors.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 26 Oct. 2022
• Turner projects to start at the center spot for the Pacers, and the team has publicly stated that Jalen Smith will open games in the power forward spot.
  — Tony East, Forbes, 12 Aug. 2022
• At that point, Haywood and Caleb could wind up playing as the first two options at power forward.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 12 Jan. 2024
• Perhaps Moody could fill the same role as a small-ball power forward in the second unit, but those lineups would give up a lot of size.
  — Danny Emerman, The Mercury News, 27 Feb. 2024
• This would allow Chris Boucher to slide back over to power forward.
  — Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 16 Dec. 2021
• Bey played power forward a lot more this past season while Grant was out with a thumb injury.
  — Anthony Schulte, Detroit Free Press, 1 Aug. 2022
• The power forward from Spain was originally a first-round pick by Denver in the 2016 draft.
  — oregonlive, 19 Jan. 2022
• At 6-5, the power forward on the basketball team has heaps of potential.
  — Don Norcross, San Diego Union-Tribune, 6 Aug. 2023
• The Pacers just drafted a power forward, Jarace Walker, with the No. 8 overall pick.
  — Indystar Sports, The Indianapolis Star, 9 July 2023
• The Blazers, who own the No. 7 pick in the draft, desperately need a starting power forward.
  — oregonlive, 20 May 2022
• Mike Miller serving as agent for leading draft prospect Paolo Banchero, the power forward out of Duke.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 11 June 2022
• Over the past half-decade, the NBA has seen a dramatic change in how the old power forward position has been utilized.
  — Morten Jensen, Forbes, 23 May 2022
• In his early 20s, Lucic was arguably the best power forward in the league, with soft hands on deflections and give-and-go plays.
  — Globe Staff, BostonGlobe.com, 29 June 2023
• The Malone award goes to the best power forward in college basketball.
  — Nubyjas Wilborn | [e-mail], al, 22 Oct. 2021
• The Pacers went back to a small starting lineup with Aaron Nesmith as the starting power forward.
  — Dustin Dopirak, The Indianapolis Star, 18 Dec. 2022
• And remember, the East features athletes such as Jayson Tatum at power forward.
  — Ira Winderman, Sun Sentinel, 5 Aug. 2024
• Wade on Thursday spoke of playing at center while Adebayo plays power forward.
  — Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 27 June 2024

Last Updated: 2 Nov 2024