small forward
noun
: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability
Example Sentences
Recent Examples on the Web The Cavs tried to address the situation by trading for small forward Caris LeVert at the deadline in February. 
Tom Withers, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Already a senior contender for 5-star small forward Mookie Cook, the nation’s No. 4 overall prospect, Oregon is set to host another top-5 national prospect later this month. oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022 As of today, the pair projects to be the team’s full small forward rotation heading into the 2022-2023 season. Rahat Huq, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2022 Bickerstaff went unconventional, using small forward Cedi Osman as an emergency supersized starter instead, thrusting him into an entirely different role. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2022 Senior small forward Cam Holden, who tied junior power forward Charles Thompson for the game high in assists with five each (a career-best mark for Thompson), said finding Gibson made sense on a practical level. Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 11 Jan. 2022 The Charlotte Hornets agreed to terms with free agent small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. on a two-year, $26 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2021 Although it hasn’t been confirmed by the small forward’s camp, CNN reports that the deal will push the player well over his already official billionaire status. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Aug. 2022 Five-star small forward Mookie Cook has recommitted to the Oregon Ducks. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Tom Withers, ajc, 3 Sep. 2022 Already a senior contender for 5-star small forward Mookie Cook, the nation’s No. 4 overall prospect, Oregon is set to host another top-5 national prospect later this month. oregonlive, 15 Mar. 2022 As of today, the pair projects to be the team’s full small forward rotation heading into the 2022-2023 season. Rahat Huq, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2022 Bickerstaff went unconventional, using small forward Cedi Osman as an emergency supersized starter instead, thrusting him into an entirely different role. Chris Fedor, cleveland, 1 Feb. 2022 Senior small forward Cam Holden, who tied junior power forward Charles Thompson for the game high in assists with five each (a career-best mark for Thompson), said finding Gibson made sense on a practical level. Edward Lee, baltimoresun.com, 11 Jan. 2022 The Charlotte Hornets agreed to terms with free agent small forward Kelly Oubre Jr. on a two-year, $26 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the situation. BostonGlobe.com, 7 Aug. 2021 Although it hasn’t been confirmed by the small forward’s camp, CNN reports that the deal will push the player well over his already official billionaire status. Jasmine Browley, Essence, 18 Aug. 2022 Five-star small forward Mookie Cook has recommitted to the Oregon Ducks. James Crepea | The Oregonian/oregonlive, oregonlive, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
1977, in the meaning defined above