Center (C)
Main Roles: Rebounding, Blocks, defence and shot creation under the hoop
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Examples: Shaquille O'Neil, Wilt Chamberlain, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Andrew Bogut, Lauren Jackson(WNBA), A'ja Wilson(WNBA)
Power Forward (PF)
Main Roles: Very similar to the center, good at using their body to get to the hoop
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Examples: Giannis Antetokounmpo, Tim Duncan, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Anstey(Australian), Breanna Stewart(WNBA), Angel Reese(WNBA)
Small Forward (SF)
Main Roles: scoring points and defending and often are secondary or tertiary rebounders behind the power forward and center, some have considerable passing responsibilities, and many are prolific scorers.
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Examples: Kobe Bryant, Lebron James, Larry Bird, Carmelo Anthony, Scottie Pippen, Joe Ingles(Australian), Tamika Catchings(WNBA)
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Shooting Guard (SG)
Main Roles: Long range shooting, Athletic, good at getting to the hoop, good at getting steals and locking down players on defence
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Examples: Michael Jordan, Allan Iverson, Reggie Miller, Vince Carter, Andrew Gaze(the best Australian player ever), Diana Taurasi(WNBA)
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Point Guard (PG)
Main Roles: Playmaking, Shot making abilities, Main ball carrier
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Examples: Wardell Curry(Mainly known as Steph Curry), Jerry west(The NBA logo), Magic Johnson, Shane Heal "THE HAMMER"(Australian) Caitlin Clark(WNBA)
Many players across the world play multiple positions including NBA and WNBA players. I suggest watching games to figure out your positin or get advise from a coach or other players. Don't forget to watch games also to see how other players in your position play, and to learn more about the game. If you would like to know where to watch basketball and learn about the leagues and teams click here
While reading on how to play is a good way to learn, the best way is to start playing. Whether it be at your local court practicing or playing pickup, or at your local stadium playing in a comp or talking to coaches and having training sessions. Because someone may notice something that you're doing wrong that cannot be seen through a screen.