swingman

[ swing-man ]

noun

, Basketball.

, plural swing·men.

1. a player who can play either of two positions, usually guard and forward.

Word History and Origins

Origin of swingman¹

First recorded in 1965–70; swing ¹ + man

Example Sentences

Nick Martinez, 34, RP, RMG: An accomplished swingman, Martinez made 16 starts and 26 relief appearances for the Padres in 2024, going 10-7 with a 3.10 ERA.

From Los Angeles Times

Clippers swingman Terance Mann has agreed to a three-year, $47-million extension with the only NBA team he has ever played on, one of his agents, Aaron Mintz of CAA, confirmed to The Times on Friday.

From Los Angeles Times

Martin Perez, a veteran swingman, cost one prospect.

From Los Angeles Times

After a scoreless opening inning from Brasier, Yarbrough did just enough in his swingman role, preserving an early lead despite yielding four runs in 4⅓ innings.

From Los Angeles Times

Lakers swingman Cam Reddish was ruled out with a sprained right ankle.

From Seattle Times