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  2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Basketball_positionsBasketball positions - Wikipedia

    Basketball positions with the numbers as they are known: 1–Point guard. 2–Shooting guard. 3– Small forward. 4–Power forward. 5–Center. In basketball, there are five players on court per team, each assigned to positions. Historically, these players have been assigned to positions defined by the role they play on the court, from a ...

  3. sportsfoundation.org › basketball-positions-and-roles5 Basketball Positions & Roles Explained (Chart)

    Mar 1, 2024 · Learn more. A basketball team features a varied lineup, yet only five players are allowed on the court at a time. From the tactical Point Guard to the towering Center, each player showcases specialized skills and dynamic tactics. Join us to explore the unique skills and strategies of these key positions.

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  5. www.basketballforcoaches.com › basketball-positionBasketball Positions: Key Roles and Responsibilities (explained)

    • Point guard.
    • Shooting Guard.
    • Small Forward.
    • Power Forward.

  6. www.nike.com › a › positions-in-basketballEvery Position in Basketball, Explained. Nike.com

    • Point Guard. Even as the game moves toward being positionless, Mitchell said, “you have to have a point guard.” The point guard, also known as the “1,” is kind of like the quarterback of a basketball team’s offense.
    • Shooting Guard. The shooting guard, or “2,” is usually the “best shooter on the court,” Mitchell said. “If you’re a coach and you’re drawing up a play, you’re thinking that this is my knock-down, 3-point shooter.
    • Small Forward. In the past, even when positions were more clear-cut, differentiating between a shooting guard and a small forward (or “3”) was tricky.
    • Power Forward. The power forward and center are part of the “front court,” playing closer to the basket (no matter if they’re on offense or defense) than the point guard and wing players.

  7. www.thehoopsgeek.com › positions-basketballThe 5 Positions in Basketball - Skillsets & Roles Explained

    • Point Guard (#1 or PG) Average Height in the NBA: 6’ 2½” Average Salary in the NBA: $10.8M. Famous Examples: Magic Johnson, John Stockton, Jason Kidd, Chris Paul, Kyrie Irving.
    • Shooting Guard (#2 or SG) Average Height in the NBA: 6’ 4½” Average Salary in the NBA: $7.9M. Famous Examples: Michael Jordan, Ray Allen, Kobe Bryant, Reggie Miller, Klay Thompson.
    • Small Forward (#3 or SF) Average Height in the NBA: 6’ 6 ½” Average Salary in the NBA: $7.5M. Famous Examples: Lebron James, Larry Bird, Kevin Durant, Julius Erving, Dominique Wilkins.
    • Power Forward (#4 or PF) Average Height in the NBA: 6’ 8” Average Salary in the NBA: $9.2M. Famous Examples: Charles Barkley, Dirk Nowitzki, Kevin Garnett, Karl Malone, Anthony Davis.

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  9. authoritybasketball.com › basketball-positionsWhat Are the Positions in Basketball? (5 Roles Explained)

    Jan 26, 2023 · The core basketball positions on the court are the point guard (PG), shooting guard (SG), power forward (PF), small forward (SF) and center (C). In this article, we’ll take a look at all of the aforementioned positions in basketball.

  10. jr.nba.com › basketball-positionsBasketball Positions - NBA.com: Jr. NBA

    Players in a basketball game have assigned basketball positions: center, power forward, small forward, point guard, and shooting guard. Center. The center is the tallest player on each...

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