The power forward (PF), also known as the four, is one of the five traditional positions in a regulation basketball game.
[5] The power forward position entails a variety of responsibilities, including rebounding, screen setting, rim protecting, and scoring.
Some power forwards, known as stretch fours, have since extended their shooting range to include three-point field goals.
Despite the averages, a variety of players fit "tweener" roles which finds them in the small forward or center position depending on matchups and coaching decisions.
[9] Power forwards who have been inducted in the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame include Karl Malone, Lauren Jackson, Vern Mikkelsen, Tina Thompson, Dirk Nowitzki, Chris Webber, Kevin Garnett, Dolph Schayes, Kevin McHale, Charles Barkley, Dennis Rodman, Elvin Hayes, Bob Pettit, Jerry Lucas, Dave Debusschere, and Tim Duncan.