point guard
point guard — noun
1. the offensive leader on a basketball team who brings the ball forward from the b
the offensive leader on a basketball team who brings the ball forward from the backcourt and decides which attacking moves the team should run
Takeshi plays point guard for his school team and calls the plays on the court.
plays point guard — verb collocation for the role
The coach told Paloma she would start at point guard against Lincoln High.
start at point guard — verb+preposition collocation
Asher is a quick point guard who passes before the defenders have time to react.
Omar became the team's starting point guard after the previous starter injured his knee.
A good point guard knows each teammate's favourite spot to receive the ball.
- playmaker
broader term used in many sports for a player who creates scoring chances; less specific to basketball
- floor general
informal, admiring term emphasising leadership and court vision rather than position
文法句型
point guard + singular verb
verb + point guard as object
用法筆記
Subject is usually followed by a singular verb ('the point guard brings the ball up'). Frequently used with the verb 'play' or the phrase 'start at' to describe a player's role on a team.
常見錯誤
2. the role on a basketball team that involves bringing the ball up the court, star
the role on a basketball team that involves bringing the ball up the court, starting the team's attacking moves, and directing teammates into position during a game
The point guard position demands quick thinking and strong leadership on the court.
the point guard position — noun phrase for the role
Chidi moved to the point guard position when his team needed a new leader.
moved to the point guard position — verb+preposition pattern
Astrid spent two seasons learning the point guard role before she started her first game.
Brian prefers shooting guard over point guard because he loves to score.
At six feet tall, Lakan has the right height for a college point guard position.
- floor general role
informal alternative that stresses the leadership aspect of the position
- playmaker role
broader term for a position focused on creating scoring opportunities
文法句型
the point guard position/role
play + point guard (no article)
verb + at point guard
用法筆記
Frequently used without an article in phrases such as 'play point guard' or 'start at point guard'. Distinguish from sense 1 (PLAYER): sense 2 describes the role or spot on a team, not the individual who fills it.