Playmaker
noun
In a team sport, a player who often makes important passes or decisions that lead to scores is called a playmaker.
The soccer team's playmaker set up two goals in the victory.
Often appears as...
- key playmaker
- talented playmaker
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Sports
noun
In a team sport, a player who often makes important passes or decisions that lead to scores is called a playmaker.
The soccer team's playmaker set up two goals in the victory.
Often appears as...
- key playmaker
- talented playmaker
Usage tips
Sports
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specific
Playmaker is most commonly used in sports like soccer, basketball, and hockey.
The basketball playmaker dribbled past defenders to set up a score.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scoring
Though a playmaker can score, their role is more about creating scoring opportunities for others.
Even without scoring, the team's playmaker dominated the game with her precision passes.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
A playmaker is often viewed as a leader on the field for their vision and decision-making skills.
The young playmaker has shown leadership beyond his years.
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specific
Playmaker is most commonly used in sports like soccer, basketball, and hockey.
The basketball playmaker dribbled past defenders to set up a score.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scoring
Though a playmaker can score, their role is more about creating scoring opportunities for others.
Even without scoring, the team's playmaker dominated the game with her precision passes.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
A playmaker is often viewed as a leader on the field for their vision and decision-making skills.
The young playmaker has shown leadership beyond his years.
Pro Tip 1/3Sport Specific
Playmaker is most commonly used in sports like soccer, basketball, and hockey.
The basketball playmaker dribbled past defenders to set up a score.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Always Scoring
Though a playmaker can score, their role is more about creating scoring opportunities for others.
Even without scoring, the team's playmaker dominated the game with her precision passes.
Pro Tip 3/3Leadership Quality
A playmaker is often viewed as a leader on the field for their vision and decision-making skills.
The young playmaker has shown leadership beyond his years.
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Joel Embiid
Cameroonian Athlete
When I look at myself, I'm not a big man - I'm a guard. I can do everything on the basketball court. You can name it - pass, post up, shoot the ball, bring the ball up, being a playmaker - so I'm excited to break that stereotype.
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Peyton Hillis
American Athlete
I kind of like to think I can do everything decently well. It's just putting me in position to be a playmaker, blocking, special teams, no matter what it may be. Whenever I go out there, I'm going to do my best.
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Zion Williamson
American Basketball Player
People aren't used to guarding this kind of size and I'm able to add a little finesse to my game so it has flavor and I'm a playmaker so I can create for my teammates and when I have to finish I'm gonna finish.
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Rodney Hood
American Basketball Player
When I'm in the pick-and-roll, I'm looking to be a playmaker first and to score second. When I'm playing off the ball and I catch the ball, I'm looking to be a scorer first and a playmaker second.
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Patrick Beverley
American Basketball Player
J-Lin is a phenomenal playmaker. He can pass the ball with either hand, left or right. Me, I'm more of a quick, defensive spot-up shooter.
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Trey Burke
American Athlete
I definitely feel like I'm a really good playmaker, a really smart point guard that can lead his team and win.
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Andrea Pirlo
Italian Athlete
There are many talented midfielders but not the kind of playmaker I am.
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Tavon Austin
American Football Player
At the end of the day, I'm a playmaker. That's how I describe myself.
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Jalen Ramsey
American Football Player
I'm a playmaker at the end of the day.
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Jordan Clarkson
Filipino Basketball Player
I know I'm a playmaker.
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Joel Embiid
Cameroonian Athlete
When I look at myself, I'm not a big man - I'm a guard. I can do everything on the basketball court. You can name it - pass, post up, shoot the ball, bring the ball up, being a playmaker - so I'm excited to break that stereotype.
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Peyton Hillis
American Athlete
I kind of like to think I can do everything decently well. It's just putting me in position to be a playmaker, blocking, special teams, no matter what it may be. Whenever I go out there, I'm going to do my best.
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Zion Williamson
American Basketball Player
People aren't used to guarding this kind of size and I'm able to add a little finesse to my game so it has flavor and I'm a playmaker so I can create for my teammates and when I have to finish I'm gonna finish.
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Rodney Hood
American Basketball Player
When I'm in the pick-and-roll, I'm looking to be a playmaker first and to score second. When I'm playing off the ball and I catch the ball, I'm looking to be a scorer first and a playmaker second.
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Patrick Beverley
American Basketball Player
J-Lin is a phenomenal playmaker. He can pass the ball with either hand, left or right. Me, I'm more of a quick, defensive spot-up shooter.
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Trey Burke
American Athlete
I definitely feel like I'm a really good playmaker, a really smart point guard that can lead his team and win.
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Andrea Pirlo
Italian Athlete
There are many talented midfielders but not the kind of playmaker I am.
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Tavon Austin
American Football Player
At the end of the day, I'm a playmaker. That's how I describe myself.
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Jalen Ramsey
American Football Player
I'm a playmaker at the end of the day.
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Jordan Clarkson
Filipino Basketball Player
I know I'm a playmaker.
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