The NBA Spelling Bee

15 Points Per Correct Answer - No time limit  

1. This forward-center was drafted eighth overall in the 1985 draft by the Dallas Mavericks. He won the Sixth Man of the Year award twice in his career. Who was this three-time all-star? Detlef Shremp Detlef Shremf Detlef Schremp Detlef Schrempf

2. This 1993 Hall of Fame great began his career in the ABA. After five seasons, he joined the Philadelphia 76ers of the NBA where he earned his nickname of Dr. J. Who was this forward? Jules Ervin Julius Erving Julius Irving Jules Irvin

3. This forward-center came out of Germany in the 1998 draft. Who is he? Dirk Nowitski Dirk Nowiski Dirk Nowitzki Dirk Nowizky

4. This forward was teamed up amongst an all-star cast with the New York Knicks in the 1970s. He was an eight-time all-star while playing for 12 seasons. Who is he? Dave DeBuscher Dave DeBuschere Dave DeBusschere Dave DeBuchere

5. From 1980-1993, which big man was wanted by many teams because of his consistency, and over his career he averaged 19.7 points per game? Kiki Vandeweigh Kiki Vanderwiegh Kiki Vandeweghe Kiki Vanderweigh

6. This guard was the 139th pick of the 1983 draft. He played for five teams in his 12-season career. Who is he? Sedale Threat Sedale Threatt Sedale Treat Sedale Threet

7. Born and raised in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, this Georgetown University alumni made a name for himself by blocking shots. Who was this Denver Nugget rookie? Dikembe Motumbo Dikembe Mutombo Dikembe Mutumbo Dikembe Mutambo

8. Nicknamed 'The Dream', this big man was drafted first overall in NBA history, the number one pick of the 1984 NBA draft. He played 17 of his 18 seasons with the Houston Rockets. Who is this 1993-94 season MVP winner? Hakeem Olajuwon Hakeem Olajuwan Hakeem Olojawon Hakeem Olijuwan

9. This center received his dirty reputation with the Detroit Pistons along with Dennis Rodman and Joe Dumars. He was originally drafted by Cleveland from the University of Notre Dame. Who is he? Bill Lambeir Bill Lambeer Bill Laimbeer Bill Lambier

10. The Milwaukee Bucks had high hopes for this fourth overall pick in the 1996 draft, but he never played a game for them. His career began in Minnesota. Who is this? Stephon Marbarry Stephon Marberry Stephon Marbury Stephon Marburry