Synonyms

point guard

American

noun

Basketball. the guard who directs the team's offense from the point.

point guard British

noun

basketball
1. the position of the player responsible for directing the team's attacking play
2. a player in this position

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point guards

plural

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point guard

The 25-year-old point guard, who spent six seasons with the Hornets before joining Minnesota in July, is parting ways with his sprawling four-bedroom condo in one of Uptown Charlotte’s most exclusive residential buildings.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

Professional running doesn’t carry the same paycheck as being an NFL wide receiver or NBA point guard.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 29, 2026

His move to Minnesota marked the end of a significant chapter in his career, with the point guard leaving the team that originally drafted him.

From MarketWatch ● Oct. 29, 2026

The third-year point guard has worked to be a better communicator, facilitator and defender this summer and at training camp.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 4, 2026

“I want to be the starting point guard and team captain.”

From "Boy21" by Matthew Quick

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