shooting guard

British

noun

basketball the player responsible for attempting long-range shots

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“She can shoot the ball, she can finish, she defends,” shooting guard Gianna Kneepkens said.

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Less than a month ago, Destiny Littleton posted on Instagram about a whimsical visit to a McDonald’s in Jerusalem, where the former USC shooting guard is playing professional basketball.

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Philadelphia 76ers rookie shooting guard VJ Edgecombe was named most valuable player after making the tying and winning free throws.

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The Lakers announced during the third quarter that they acquired shooting guard Luke Kennard from the Atlanta Hawks for Gabe Vincent and a 2032 second-round draft pick.

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The shooting guard has played for professional teams in China, Israel and Bahrain since last playing in the NBA in 2019.

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