swingman

noun

swing·man ˈswiŋ-ˌman

-mən

: a player capable of playing effectively in two different positions and especially of playing both guard and forward on a basketball team

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In last night’s game, the veteran swingman reaggravated the injury during the second-half while pursuing an offensive rebound. —

Kambui Bomani, Forbes, 21 Nov. 2024 The deal is starting to look incredibly generous relative to the level of production and availability Milwaukee has gotten out of the injury-prone swingman. —

Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Cole Sands was a starter in the minors, was used first as a swingman/long reliever, and has taken a huge jump forward this year. —

Aaron Gleeman, The Athletic, 8 Aug. 2024 In playing this year, James has now tied Hall of Fame swingman Vince Carter's prior solo record of 22 pro seasons played. —

Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for swingman