Point forward is an unofficial playing position in basketball for those who share the attributes of both a point guard and a forward. Image File history File links This is a lossless scalable vector image. ... This article is about the sport. ... Bob Cousy Point guard (PG), also called the one or the ball-handler, is one of the standard positions in a regulation basketball game. ... The five tactical basketball positions normally employed by organized basketball teams are: point guard, shooting guard, small forward, power forward, and center. ...

A point forward is usually described as a forward (either a small forward or a power forward) who possesses the attributes of a point guard. A point forward can bring the ball up court and direct a play, however, their size also causes match-up problems as bulkier forwards may not want to guard a point forward around the perimeter constantly. Point forwards are usually the team's primary ball-handler. This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Power forward is a position in the sport of basketball. ...

One of the first examples of an NBA point forward was John Johnson, who played the point forward role for the Seattle SuperSonics of the 1970s, alongside two guards who were more scoring-minded in Gus Williams and Dennis Johnson.^[1] Another noted example is Paul Pressey, who was used in the role by Coach Don Nelson for the Milwaukee Bucks in the 1980s.^[2]. Perhaps the most notable point forward is Earvin "Magic" Johnson who, at 6'09", orchestrated the Showtime Lakers' offense and often played Point Guard. John Howard Getty Johnson (born October 18, 1947 in Carthage, Mississippi) is a former American basketball player. ... The Seattle SuperSonics (also called the Seattle Sonics) are an American professional basketball team based in Seattle, Washington. ... Gus Williams (born October 10, 1953 in Mount Vernon, New York) is a former NBA basketball player most noted for his play with the Seattle SuperSonics, although he also played for the Golden State Warriors, Washington Bullets and Atlanta Hawks. ... Dennis Johnson (September 18, 1954 – February 22, 2007), nicknamed DJ, was an American professional basketball player and coach. ... Paul Matthew Pressey (born December 24, 1958 in Richmond, Virginia) is an American former professional basketball player. ... Donald Arvid Nelson (born May 15, 1940 in Muskegon, Michigan) is an NBA head coach. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Magic Johnson Earvin Magic Johnson, Jr. ...

One current NBA star that has this ability is LeBron James; he is originally a forward but is known to bring down the ball like a point guard. Lamar Odom is also a good example because he is entrusted to become the playmaker of his team at the power forward position. Another notable point forward in the NBA is Boris Diaw. Arguably the best example of a point forward is Scottie Pippen who played with the Chicago Bulls, Portland Trailblazers and Houston Rockets. LeBron Raymone James (born December 30, 1984) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays for the Cleveland Cavaliers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Lamar Joseph Odom (born November 6, 1979, in South Jamaica, Queens, New York) is an American professional basketball player who currently plays power forward (also plays both forward spots and is a point-forward) for the National Basketball Associations Los Angeles Lakers. ... Boris Babacar Diaw-Riffiod, better known as Boris Diaw, (born April 16, 1982 in Cormeilles, France) is a French professional basketball player for the NBAs Phoenix Suns. ... Scottie Maurice Pippen (born September 25, 1965 in Hamburg, Arkansas) is a former American professional basketball player who played in the National Basketball Association (NBA), and is most remembered for leading the Chicago Bulls together with Michael Jordan to six championships and being one of the best all-around players... The Chicago Bulls are a professional basketball team based in Chicago, Illinois. ... The Portland Trail Blazers are a National Basketball Association team based in Portland, Oregon. ... The Houston Rockets are an American professional basketball team based in Houston, Texas. ...

Anthony Mason, Grant Hill, Tracy McGrady and Antoine Walker are other well known players who have demonstrated the ability to play this position in the past. Anthony George Douglas Mason (born December 14, 1966 in Miami, Florida) is a former NBA basketball player. ... Grant Hill is the name of both an American athlete and a Canadian politician. ... Tracy Lamar McGrady Jr (born May 24, 1979, in Bartow, Florida) is an American professional basketball player, currently positioned at starting shooting guard for the Houston Rockets in the National Basketball Association (NBA). ... Antoine Devon Walker (born August 12, 1976, in Chicago, Illinois, United States) is a Chinese-American professional basketball player with the National Basketball Associations Minnesota Timberwolves, his fifth team since his NBA career started in 1996. ...

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