small forward
noun
: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability
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On Fan Duel’s flagship NBA show, Run it Back, Jordan recalled moments during the season when Jokić would request a song from their unofficial Denver Nugget’s locker room DJ, small forward Payton Watson.
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Jan. 2025
That said, the five-time All-NBA honoree was recently sighted working out with two-time WNBA All-Star Dallas Wings small forward Satou Sabally, who's playing for Phantoms BC of the new women's 3x3 league, Unrivaled.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Senior power forward Julian Reese, a Randallstown native and St. Frances graduate, chipped in 16 points, 10 rebounds and two steals for his seventh double-double of the season, and graduate student small forward Selton Miguel accumulated 11 points, three assists and two steals.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles Clippers’ small forward Kawhi Leonard missed yesterday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, stepping away from the team after his family was forced to evacuate.
—Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 17 Jan. 2025
That said, the five-time All-NBA honoree was recently sighted working out with two-time WNBA All-Star Dallas Wings small forward Satou Sabally, who's playing for Phantoms BC of the new women's 3x3 league, Unrivaled.
—Michael Gfoeller and David H. Rundell, Newsweek, 14 Jan. 2025
Senior power forward Julian Reese, a Randallstown native and St. Frances graduate, chipped in 16 points, 10 rebounds and two steals for his seventh double-double of the season, and graduate student small forward Selton Miguel accumulated 11 points, three assists and two steals.
—Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 11 Jan. 2025
Los Angeles Clippers’ small forward Kawhi Leonard missed yesterday’s game against the Denver Nuggets, stepping away from the team after his family was forced to evacuate.
—Janhvi Bhojwani, NBC News, 10 Jan. 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 21 Jan. 2025.
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