small forward
noun
: a basketball forward who is usually smaller than a power forward and whose play is characterized by quickness and scoring ability
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Jalen Williams, a six-five small forward, was drafted ten spots behind Holmgren.
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
The New York Knicks went all-in on an NBA title push this past offseason with separate trades for power forward Karl-Anthony Towns and small forward Mikal Bridges.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Jacob is a 6-5 small forward rated as a three-star prospect in the Class of 2025 by 247 Sports and a four-star prospect by ESPN.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
Center Mitchell Robison replaced small forward Josh Hart in the starting lineup, giving the Knicks a bigger frontcourt presence and more significantly giving Towns favorable matchups on the offensive end.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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Louisa Thomas, New Yorker, 8 June 2025
The New York Knicks went all-in on an NBA title push this past offseason with separate trades for power forward Karl-Anthony Towns and small forward Mikal Bridges.
—Kambui Bomani, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
Jacob is a 6-5 small forward rated as a three-star prospect in the Class of 2025 by 247 Sports and a four-star prospect by ESPN.
—Kels Dayton, Hartford Courant, 9 May 2025
Center Mitchell Robison replaced small forward Josh Hart in the starting lineup, giving the Knicks a bigger frontcourt presence and more significantly giving Towns favorable matchups on the offensive end.
—Jack Magruder, Forbes.com, 27 May 2025
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“Small forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/small%20forward. Accessed 14 Jun. 2025.
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