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That's something a point guard can always work on, with keeping his dribble alive a little better. It's so important.
Steve Blake

Meaning of "point guard" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF POINT GUARD

point guard play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF POINT GUARD

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Point guard is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES POINT GUARD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

point guard

Point guard

Point guard, also called the one, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. A point guard has perhaps the most specialized role of any position. They are expected to run the team's offense by controlling the ball and making sure that it gets to the right players at the right time. Above all, the point guard must totally understand and accept his coach's game plan; in this way, the position can be compared to a quarterback in American football.

Definition of point guard in the English dictionary

The definition of point guard in the dictionary is the position of the player responsible for directing the team's attacking play. Other definition of point guard is a player in this position.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE POINT GUARD

point after
Point Calimere
point d´appui
Point de Galle
point defect
point duty
point estimate
point group
point lace
point man
point of honour
point of inflection
point of no return
point of order
point of reference
point of sale
point of view
point off
point out
point source

WORDS THAT END LIKE POINT GUARD

armed guard
bodyguard
coastguard
crossing guard
dog guard
guard
honor guard
Jacquard
lifeguard
mudguard
off-guard
off one´s guard
officer of the guard
on one´s guard
rearguard
safeguard
security guard
shin guard
stand guard
vanguard
watchguard

Synonyms and antonyms of point guard in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «point guard» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF POINT GUARD

Find out the translation of point guard to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of point guard from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «point guard» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

控球后卫
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

el base
570 millions of speakers

English

point guard
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

बिंदु गार्ड
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نقطة حراسة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

разыгрывающий
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

armador
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পয়েন্ট গার্ড
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

meneur
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pengawal mata
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Point Guard
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ポイントガード
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

포인트 가드
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Titik penjaga
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

bảo vệ quan điểm
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

புள்ளி பாதுகாப்பு
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

बिंदू गार्ड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Point guard
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

playmaker
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Point Guard
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

розігруючий
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

punct de paza
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

point guard
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

punt wag
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

point guard
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

punkt vakt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of point guard

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «POINT GUARD»

The term «point guard» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.007 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «POINT GUARD» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about point guard

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5 QUOTES WITH «POINT GUARD»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word point guard.
1
Steve Blake
That's something a point guard can always work on, with keeping his dribble alive a little better. It's so important.
2
Trey Burke
I definitely feel like I'm a really good playmaker, a really smart point guard that can lead his team and win.
3
Magic Johnson
I tell people to look at me and understand that everybody first told me that I couldn't be a 6-foot, 9-inch point guard, and I proved them wrong. Then they told me I couldn't be a businessman and make money in urban America, and I proved them wrong. And they thought I couldn't win all these championships, and I proved them wrong there as well.
4
Karl Malone
For me to be here tonight, everything had to be perfect. I had to get drafted by Utah, had to play with a point guard like John Stockton, and had to be coached by Jerry Sloan and Frank Layden.
5
Steve Nash
I've always wanted to shoot a good percentage for my team, because I'm the point guard, and I can take fewer shots, still score more, so that I can get my teammates feeling good about themselves. That was always my feeling - that if I shoot a high percentage, I don't have to shoot a ton.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «POINT GUARD»

Discover the use of point guard in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to point guard and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Point Guard
Learn about the position of point guard in basketball as well as teaching proper point guard techniques and learning about basketball's great point guards.
Jason Glaser, 2010
2
The Point Guard
When legal loopholes keep Tina Lane's vicious killers from facing trial, her husband Mike Lane wants only one thing-justice.
Edwin J. Sprague, 2007
3
Jake Maddox: Point Guard Prank
Someone keeps playing pranks on Ryan and it is starting to affect how he plays basketball. Who is the big prankster and why are they out to get Ryan?
Jake Maddox
4
Point guard
Jackie Willis hopes to convince the coach of the basketball team in Angel Park that she can play as well as the boys.
Dean Hughes, 1992
5
Make Every Shot Count: How Basketball Taught a Point Guard ...
Currently he is in private practice in Tucson, Arizona, where he enjoys caring for patients and never forgets his basketball roots. Endorsement ..".what youth sports are supposed to be about. This book strengthens my faith in that ideal.
Bruce Rosenfeld, 2011
6
Meet Tony Parker: Basketball's Famous Point Guard
Tony Parker is one of todays biggest basketball stars. Young fans will learn all about his childhood, career, and interests in this informative, photo-filled book.
Sloan MacRae, 2009
7
Qaddafi's Point Guard: The Incredible Story of a ...
QADDAFI'S POINT GUARD “How far would you be willing to go to realize a dream that you held dear? Alex Owumi chased his dream ofplaying pro basketball all over the world, and it nearly cost him his life. Candid, inspiring, and at times ...
Alex Owumi, Daniel Paisner, 2013
8
Heaven's Point Guard: The Kirk Gentrup Story
Heaven's Point Guard is the story of sixteen-year-old Kirk Gentrup, popular student, star basketball player, and all around great athlete, who was tragically struck by lightning while on the baseball field in 1995.Written from the ...
Ken Gentrup, Shaun C. Kilgore, 2010
9
Point Guard
Inspired by true events, this story set in the 1950s tells the story of the author's brother Gary and his glory days playing high school basketball for the Ashland Panthers.
Victor Pearn, 2006
10
Coaching Girls' Basketball Successfully
Let's call our team the "ideal team" and say it consists of one point guard, two wings, and two post players. Point. Guard. In our system, the point guard needs to be an extension of the coach, a leader in voice and actions. She is the coach on ...
Jill Prudden, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «POINT GUARD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term point guard is used in the context of the following news items.
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Is there more to come at point guard for Miami Heat? - Sun Sentinel
Q: With the trade of Shabazz Napier, you raised the question of whether the Heat were finished with their overhaul at point guard? I think you ... «Sun Sentinel, Jul 15»
2
Philadelphia 76ers: Point Guard Options, Norris Cole
I'm very adamant in my belief that the Philadelphia 76ers are a quality point guard away from being competitive. Not a look for a playoff spot, ... «The Sixer Sense, Jul 15»
3
Oklahoma State freshman point guard Evans driven to succeed …
Oklahoma State freshman point guard Jawun Evans averaged 2.7 assists per game in the FIBA U19 World Championship. He helped Team ... «Stillwater News Press, Jul 15»
4
Willie Deane: Boeheim's Army point guard is the calm, competent …
Boeheim's Army point guard Willie Deane stretches and reflects before his team takes the court in Friday's The Basketball Tournament game in ... «Syracuse.com, Jul 15»
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WATCH: Mo'ne Davis Is A Pure Point Guard With Serious Handle
... 3 WATCH: Mo'ne Davis Is A Pure Point Guard With Serious Handle ... WATCH: Mo'ne Davis Is A Pure Point Guard With Serious Handle. «SLAM Online, Jul 15»
6
Who Will Be The Sixers Starting Point Guard Next Season?
That's how the point guard position is shaping up for the 76ers so far. They have a surplus of candidates for their starting point guard position, ... «The Sixer Sense, Jul 15»
7
Point guard prospect Dennis Smith is a Hall of Fame coach's dream
A 6-1, 173-point point guard at Trinity Christian School in Fayetteville, N.C., Smith will choose from among Duke, Kentucky, Louisville, North ... «SportingNews.com, Jul 15»
8
CJ Walker not first IPS lefty point guard to Florida State
After a dominating performance last week in a travel tournament at Best Choice Fieldhouse in Fishers, C.J. Walker stuffed his gear into a garnet ... «Indianapolis Star, Jul 15»
9
ASK IRA: Does Tyler Johnson remain an option at point guard?
I'm still not sold on Tyler as a true backup point guard, a player who could move into the starting lineup should Goran be sidelined. I think, if ... «Sun Sentinel, Jul 15»
10
Chicago Bulls: Five Best Point Guard Trade Options for Taj Gibson
Heading into the 2015-2016 season, the Chicago Bulls are carrying a front-heavy roster with five men who will likely be demanding playing ... «SportsBlog.com, Jul 15»

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