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small forward

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noun

  1. basketball a versatile attacking player

"Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged" 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

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But perhaps the most encouraging sight for the Bruins was knowing they might not have a dropoff at small forward as long as Dailey remained sidelined.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 29, 2025

Concerns about cost, fitting Redick’s preferred style of play and the ripples from moving Davis — namely playing James major minutes at small forward — are being weighed.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 29, 2025

The small forward and shooting guard had enjoyed a successful college career with the Auburn Tigers.

From BBC • Jan. 16, 2025

After playing mostly as an undersized small forward and averaging 6.3 points and 3.5 rebounds as a freshman, the 6-foot Jaquez spent the offseason working on her perimeter skills to expand her positional versatility.

From Los Angeles Times • May 29, 2024

James, our small forward, was the new Keith Schulz.

From "The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian" by Sherman Alexie

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