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, write Robert O’Connell and Laine Higgins: 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. 21, 2026
Starting shooting guard Castle finished with 24 points including four three-pointers but the key contribution came from Johnson, who added 25 off the bench including five threes.
From Barron's • Dec. 24, 2025
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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