post player

Low block scorer

A post player in basketball is a player who operates primarily near the basket, in the area called the post or low post.

These players are typically tall and physical, using positioning and strength to score close to the rim, rebound, and defend the paint: He's developed into an elite post player who can score with his back to the basket.

Related

rebound · block · hook shot · basket · frontcourt · power forward · lane · elbow · backing down · drop step · box out · rim · glass · boards · interior · banging · muscling · footwork

Opposites
court position

post playersharpshooter

Expert precision shooter

point guard · shooting guard · guard · sniper · combo guard

physical playing style

post playershooter

One who fires weapons

sniper · floor general · slasher · facilitator

Family

post, player, posts, posted, posting, postings, play, plays, played

Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Mostly American · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G