swingman
noun
a player who can play either of two positions, usually guard and forward.
swingmen
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pluralof swingman.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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They think they can win with an assembly line of openers, swingmen and relievers.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 12, 2023
They also have young swingmen De’Andre Hunter, Kevin Huerter and Cam Reddish, as well as a pair of second-round picks they hope will develop into solid NBA guards, Skylar Mays and Sharife Cooper.
From Seattle Times ● Aug. 25, 2021
But that was not even general enough for the NBA's position-less direction with swingmen on the backcourt/frontcourt border.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 26, 2018
But the red-headed bruiser played just 12 minutes during this year’s playoffs as one of those same larger swingmen — Paul Pierce — shredded Toronto’s defense.
From Washington Post ● Apr. 26, 2015
With swingmen Kawhi Leonard and Stephen Jackson injured, the Spurs were left with nine players to dress for a nationally televised game on TNT and Stern in a furious, disciplinary mood.
From New York Times ● Nov. 30, 2012
