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swingman
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈswɪŋ.mæn/ us /ˈswɪŋ.mæn/pluralswingmenuk /ˈswɪŋ.men/ us /ˈswɪŋ.men/
especially in basketball, a player who can play well in two different positions in the team:
The acrobatic 6'5" swingman's career ended after a series of knee injuries.
He's a former L. A. Lakers swingman and NBA Defensive Player of the Year.
The versatile swingman averaged 10.1 points last season.
The Wellington Saints swingman has been added to the New Zealand Breakers squad for the pre-season basketball tour.
The team has a nice young mix with the rookie forward, the point guard, and the two swingmen.
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