Ala-pívot (in English, power forward), also called high post, or 4 in the terminology used by coaches, is one of the five positions of a team on a basketball court. They are, generally, tall players who play near the basket, skillful in the rebound and with a good shot in positions within the zone.
Its main characteristic is usually power, sometimes playing pivot functions. His height is usually between 2.03 and 2.11 meters, being almost always great defenders. History Karl Malone, outstanding power forward of the 1990s. NBA
Ala-pívots selected from the list of the 50 best players in the history of the NBA:
* In parentheses, the team in which each player developed most of his career.
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