How to Use small forward in a Sentence

small forward

noun
  • Williams is a guy who fits the small forward and two-guard spots.
    — Mac Engel, star-telegram, 27 Feb. 2018
  • There is still a part of her that wants to play more small forward.
    — Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune, 23 Feb. 2021
  • That leaves a mini-sized hole at small forward.
    — Mat Issa, Forbes.com, 17 Aug. 2025
  • Pencil him in as the starting small forward the next few years.
    — Scott Bordow, azcentral, 6 Mar. 2018
  • On this team, the small forward spot is completely up for grabs.
    — Rahat Huq, Chron, 25 Oct. 2021
  • Jokic had a mismatch down low, against a small forward who had no choice but to grab and tug.
    — Bennett Durando, The Denver Post, 20 Oct. 2024
  • Musa, a lithe 6-9 small forward, is a streaky shooter who isn’t gun shy.
    — Michael Singer, USA TODAY, 13 Mar. 2018
  • Dean Wade Wade had a chance to be the starting small forward.
    — Chris Fedor, cleveland, 19 Oct. 2022
  • Bol Bol would slot in very nicely at small forward for the Nugs.
    — Rohan Nadkarni, SI.com, 26 June 2019
  • The starting small forward job is back in the hands of Max Strus.
    — Sam Allard, Axios, 29 Jan. 2025
  • Call him a small forward, power forward.
    — Roderick Boone, Charlotte Observer, 13 Oct. 2025
  • After all, both players are small forwards.
    — Matthew Schmidt, MSNBC Newsweek, 25 Aug. 2025
  • The small forward now comes off the bench for the Denver Nuggets.
    — Andy Greder, Twin Cities, 26 Nov. 2025
  • Instead, he is expected to play a small forward role on the wing.
    — Nelson Espinal, MSNBC Newsweek, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Adding a small forward who doesn’t rebound well would leave the Blazers in a bad spot.
    — Afentres, oregonlive, 12 May 2023
  • Dybantsa will play small forward — or, perhaps, be a jumbo two-guard.
    — David Aldridge, New York Times, 24 June 2026
  • Do look for the Hornets to select a guard or a small forward at No.
    — Rick Bonnell, charlotteobserver, 19 June 2018
  • With Ariza out, Luc Mbah a Moute will start at small forward.
    — Jonathan Feigen, Houston Chronicle, 24 Oct. 2017
  • Payne, who, at 6-8, is about the same size as Bates, also played small forward.
    — Adam Zagoria, Forbes, 5 May 2022
  • Mario Elie small forward also coming off the bench to join the rest of the frontline.
    — Rahat Huq, Chron, 7 Oct. 2022
  • Lelevicius has carved out a starting role at small forward and brings size and scoring at the wing.
    — Steven Johnson october 31, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 31 Oct. 2025
  • McBride is the likely starter at off guard, Collier at small forward.
    — Kent Youngblood, Star Tribune, 26 Apr. 2021
  • The all-star small forward would have been a great free-agent addition for the Sixers.
    — Keith Pompey, Philly.com, 30 June 2018
  • The All-Star small forward has topped the 30-minute mark only twice.
    — Jeff McDonald, San Antonio Express-News, 14 Jan. 2018
  • Regarding shooting guards and small forwards, Porter could be the wild card to the whole draft.
    — Rick Bonnell, charlotteobserver, 19 June 2018
  • Christie said Clifford could get minutes at point guard, shooting guard and small forward.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacbee.com, 6 Oct. 2025
  • The 6-foot-8 Cherry is among the nation's top small forwards.
    — Doug Haller, azcentral, 14 Apr. 2018
  • The 25-year-old small forward has had the best season of his young career for the Heat this year.
    — Ryan Canfield, FOXNews.com, 14 Apr. 2026
  • DeRozan would take the place of Harrison Barnes at small forward.
    — Jason Anderson, Sacramento Bee, 9 July 2024
  • He was named one of five finalists for the Julius Erving small forward of the year award.
    — Steve Megargee, Star Tribune, 18 Nov. 2020

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