The Swingman in basketball refers to a player who can play a small forward and a shooting guard or ‘Swing’ between both positions. This term is also interchangeable with ‘Wingman’ or ‘Guard-Forward’.

In the National Basketball Association, some of the best swingmen include George Gervin, Rick Barry and John Havlicek. Michael Jordan, Jimmy Butler, and Kobe Bryant were also considered swingmen.