power forward
noun
: a basketball forward whose size and strength are used primarily in controlling play near the basket
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The 6-foot-8, 220-pound power forward from Philadelphia need not dig deep into his personal archives to show his potential value to a franchise.
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2024
What to know for offseason: Jovic has arguably become the most intriguing player on the Heat’s roster after closing his second NBA season as the starting power forward at 20 years old.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
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Gary Bedore, Kansas City Star, 17 May 2024
What to know for offseason: Jovic has arguably become the most intriguing player on the Heat’s roster after closing his second NBA season as the starting power forward at 20 years old.
—Anthony Chiang, Miami Herald, 10 May 2024
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“Power forward.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/power%20forward. Accessed 23 May. 2024.
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