basketballer
Americannoun
plural
basketballersExample Sentences
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On one track, he appears to target LA Lakers basketballer LeBron James, who attended a Lamar gig when the beef was at its peak.
From BBC • May 15, 2026
She said the issue hit close to home since her wife, retired Spanish basketballer Marta, is still in the process of seeking US citizenship.
From Barron's • Jan. 25, 2026
Snowboarder Mia Brookes, archer Penny Healey and wheelchair basketballer Charlie McIntyre have been shortlisted for the BBC Young Sports Personality of the Year award.
From BBC • Dec. 1, 2023
Ali might have been a professional basketballer, having once been good enough to earn a scholarship to a private college in California.
From The Guardian • Jan. 12, 2019
As a basketballer Mitchell understood the importance of transition, when the ball changes hands from one team to the other, which has become the foundation of the modern All Blacks’ style of play.
From The Guardian • Aug. 26, 2018
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