sharpshooting
noun
sharp·shoot·ing
ˈshärp-ˌshü-tiŋ 
1
: shooting with great precision
2
: accurate and usually unexpected attack (as in words)
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His combination of sharpshooting and tenacious defense, exemplified by key plays like drawing a charging foul in the Eastern Conference Finals, proved invaluable.
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Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The sharpshooting point guard who makes a living off deception, off angles and off making defenders look silly couldn’t find a sliver of daylight.
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Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
His sharpshooting provided plenty of extra spacing for the likes of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
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Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Seemingly inspired by former Bucks star Ray Allen, the Idols Become Rivals nickname appears to stem from Michael Jordan’s head-to-head encounters with the sharpshooting star.
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Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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Tom Rende,
Forbes.com,
30 June 2026
The sharpshooting point guard who makes a living off deception, off angles and off making defenders look silly couldn’t find a sliver of daylight.
—
Nathan Canilao,
Mercury News,
29 June 2026
His sharpshooting provided plenty of extra spacing for the likes of LaMelo Ball and Brandon Miller.
—
Roderick Boone,
Charlotte Observer,
12 June 2026
Seemingly inspired by former Bucks star Ray Allen, the Idols Become Rivals nickname appears to stem from Michael Jordan’s head-to-head encounters with the sharpshooting star.
—
Riley Jones,
Footwear News,
10 June 2026
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“Sharpshooting.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sharpshooting. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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