Point guard

noun

Definitions

1.nounA guard who is usually the shortest of the five basketball positions, and specializes in handling the ball, distributing it to the other players and generally running the team's offense.

"Many current NBA coaches are former point guards."

Synonyms

shooting guard guard floor general backcourtman center small forward backcourt side center swingman point stretch four pivotman

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