What is the playmaker who brings the ball up called?
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Point guard
The point guard is the coach's extension on court: running the offence and distributing the ball.
💡 Did you know? The point guard is the 'director' on court.
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What is the scoring guard next to the playmaker called?
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Shooting guard
The shooting guard is the sharpshooter: strong from range, often the team's best scorer.
💡 Did you know? The shooting guard is usually the best long-range shooter.
What is the versatile wing player called?
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Small forward
The small forward is the all-rounder: able to shoot, defend and drive to the basket.
💡 Did you know? The small forward is often the team's most versatile player.
What is the strong forward near the basket called?
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Power forward
The power forward battles near the basket for rebounds: strong, but increasingly a shooter too.
💡 Did you know? The power forward works near the basket and battles for rebounds.
What is the usually tallest player at the basket called?
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Center
The center is usually the tallest player: ruling the paint with rebounds and blocks.
💡 Did you know? The center is usually the tallest player and dominates near the basket.
How many classic positions are there?
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Five
Classically five positions: in modern „positionless“ basketball the roles increasingly blur.
💡 Did you know? Traditionally five: but modern teams often play 'positionless'.
Which position did Michael Jordan mostly play?
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Shooting guard
As a shooting guard Jordan was first and foremost a scorer; he led the NBA in scoring ten times.
💡 Did you know? Wearing number 23, Jordan turned the shooting guard into basketball’s glamour role.
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