small forward

noun

1. basketball a versatile attacking player

Example Sentences

One of the primary beneficiaries of playing alongside Dent on Tuesday was small forward Eric Dailey Jr., who routinely found himself receiving passes that he turned into points.

From Los Angeles Times

Bilodeau has moved from center to power forward and Dailey from power forward to small forward in moves that could help maximize their skills.

From Los Angeles Times

In exchange, guard Jalen Green and small forward Dillon Brooks will move to Phoenix - who will also gain the 10th pick in Wednesday's NBA Draft and five future second-round picks, according to reports in US media.

From BBC

Eric Dailey Jr. said Wednesday that the plan next season was for him to move to small forward, which would presumably entail Tyler Bilodeau switching to power forward to take Dailey’s vacated spot.

From Los Angeles Times

But a lineup featuring the 6-foot-8 Dailey at small forward and 6-9 Bilodeau at power forward would need a new center.

From Los Angeles Times