What does “pf” mean in basketball stats?
PF means power forward. Power forwards play a role similar to that of center in what is called the “post” or “low blocks”. They play offensively with their back to the basket on offense and position themselves defensively under the basket in a zone defense or against the opposing power forward on defense in man-to-man defense. Typically, a power forward is one of the larger players on the court, not as tall as the center but more muscular. The quintessential power forward in the game today is Tim Duncan of the San Antonio Spurs, who is already considered to be one of the best players to have played the power forward position. Rasheed Wallace of the Detroit Pistons and Dirk Nowitzki of the Dallas Mavericks have also earned praise as great forwards. Other great power forwards of all time include Karl Malone, Charles Barkley, Kevin McHale, Bob Pettit, Kevin Garnett, Elvin Hayes, Dave DeBusschere, Chris Webber, Charles Oakley, and Buck Williams.
