shooting guard
Britishnoun
Example Sentences
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Thompson, a shooting guard for the Dallas Mavericks, is an NBA star who once played on the Golden State Warriors beside league legend Steph Curry.
From Salon ● Apr. 30, 2026
Toronto's shooting guard RJ Barrett added: "They're a problem and we've got to figure out how to fix that."
From BBC ● Apr. 21, 2026
There was just one problem: Johnston, a senior shooting guard for High Point University, is usually forbidden from attempting a shot anywhere near the rim.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 20, 2026
“She can shoot the ball, she can finish, she defends,” shooting guard Gianna Kneepkens said.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 15, 2026
Carver got the pill, busted it down- court, and Carver’s shooting guard threw it up for Ice.
From "Slam!" by Walter Dean Myers
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