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big manBig Man Definition & Meaning

What Is The Definition Of Big Man?

1. This is a term in basketball that refers to a low post player. When someone is referring to the big man on a basketball team, they are usually referring to either the power forward or center.

Examples Of How Big Man Is Used In Commentary

1. Bryant tosses the ball down to his big man in the post, who then pulls a slick spin move and dunks home the basket.

Sport The Term Is Used

1. Basketball

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