backcourt
noun
back·court
ˈbak-ˈkȯrt 
1
: the area near or nearest the back boundary lines or back wall of the playing area in a net or court game
2
a
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
b
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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Smart could complement Dejounte Murray in the backcourt and give New Orleans a tradable asset for the future.
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
And players discuss impact on team January 23, 2025 12:59 PM
The Western Conference All-Star starters are Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, Los Angeles’ LeBron James and Denver’s Nikola Jokic in the frontcourt, and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Golden State’s Stephen Curry in the backcourt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Harris is joined in the backcourt by South Dakota State transfer Zeke Mayo, prolific 3-point shooter that is averaging 15 points per game despite the jump up in competition.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
Of all the front-runners to make it out of the East (throw Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat in there, too), only Garland and Mitchell share the backcourt with a teammate under serious All-Star consideration.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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Barbara A. Perry, Newsweek, 28 Jan. 2025
And players discuss impact on team January 23, 2025 12:59 PM
The Western Conference All-Star starters are Phoenix’s Kevin Durant, Los Angeles’ LeBron James and Denver’s Nikola Jokic in the frontcourt, and Oklahoma City’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Golden State’s Stephen Curry in the backcourt.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 24 Jan. 2025
Harris is joined in the backcourt by South Dakota State transfer Zeke Mayo, prolific 3-point shooter that is averaging 15 points per game despite the jump up in competition.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 21 Jan. 2025
Of all the front-runners to make it out of the East (throw Tyler Herro from the Miami Heat in there, too), only Garland and Mitchell share the backcourt with a teammate under serious All-Star consideration.
—Joe Vardon, The Athletic, 21 Jan. 2025
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“Backcourt.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/backcourt. Accessed 6 Feb. 2025.
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backcourt
noun
back·court
-ˈkō(ə)rt
-ˈkȯ(ə)rt
1
: a basketball team's defensive half of the court
2
: the positions of the guards on a basketball team
also
: the guards themselves
a team with a strong backcourt
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