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playmaking

American  
[play-mayk-ing] / ˈpleɪˌmeɪk ɪŋ /

noun

  1. Sports. the action, role, or skill of a playmaker.


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Dia Saba plays in a similar playmaking role to Gloukh.

From BBC Sep. 17, 2026

He came to USC, after all, as a surefire NBA lottery pick, a sinewy playmaking marvel capable of creating his shot anywhere, anytime.

From Los Angeles Times Mar. 11, 2026

A classy centre, with physicality, quick feet and playmaking ability, he has also turned out on the wing for English champions Bath.

From BBC Feb. 4, 2026

And Alabama is headed to a Southeastern Conference title game showdown against No. 3 Georgia and a likely spot in the 12-team playoff thanks in large part to Simpson’s playmaking, leadership and smarts.

From The Wall Street Journal Dec. 2, 2025

In the Spring of 1884 he delivered an address on the art of playmaking before the Cercle Artistique et Littéraire of Brussels.

From How to Write a Play Letters from Augier, Banville, Dennery, Dumas, Gondinet, Labiche, Legouvé, Pailleron, Sardou, Zola by Brander Matthews

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