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Power Forward

The power forward (4) is the inside workhorse. They lock down rebounds, score in the paint, and set screens. Modern basketball also asks them to shoot threes.

Key statistics

  • 1Rebounds (RPG)
  • 2FG% near basket
  • 3Blocks (BPG)
  • 4Points in the paint
  • 5Fouls drawn

Amateur vs pro benchmarks

StatAmateurPro
Rebounds (RPG)6-97-11
Points (PPG)10-1414-20
FG%50%+54%+
Blocks (BPG)0.5-1.01.0-1.5
3P% (optional)30%+35%+

Tips to improve as a power forward

Offensive rebounds are gold — 2 per game make a real difference.

Target 50%+ FG: near the rim, it is the minimum expectation.

Add the 3-pointer — stretch-4s are coveted.

Track fouls drawn: a hidden stat that wins games.

Iconic players

Tim DuncanKevin GarnettKarl MaloneDirk Nowitzki

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