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small forward

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noun

  1. basketball a versatile attacking player

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That could also include the starter at small forward.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 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

Horston, who underwent shoulder surgery in the offseason, had a rocky rookie season in which she was yo-yoed in and out of the lineup and bounced between small forward and power forward.

From Seattle Times • May 12, 2024

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

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