shooting guards
Perimeter scoring specialists
A shooting guard is a basketball position, typically the team's best perimeter shooter and second ball-handler after the point guard.
The role emphasizes scoring from mid-range and three-point distance: Jordan played shooting guard for the Bulls.
Also called the two or off guard.
- basketballTeam sport with hoops
- offenseViolation or umbrage
- pull-up jumperShot taken while rising
- scorerOne who earns points
- jumpshotElevated basketball release
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