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shooting guard

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noun

  1. basketball the player responsible for attempting long-range shots

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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 14, 2026

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.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 6, 2026

I hustled back on D. Armstead’s shooting guard launched a brick that I easily rebounded.

From "Here to Stay" by Sara Farizan

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