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 Schrempf Detlef Schremp Detlef Shremp Detlef Shremf

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 Jules Irvin Julius Irving Julius Erving

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

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 DeBuschere Dave DeBuscher Dave DeBuchere Dave DeBusschere

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 Vanderwiegh Kiki Vandeweigh Kiki Vanderweigh Kiki Vandeweghe

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 Threatt Sedale Treat Sedale Threat 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 Mutambo Dikembe Mutumbo Dikembe Mutombo

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 Laimbeer Bill Lambier Bill Lambeer Bill Lambeir

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 Marberry Stephon Marbury Stephon Marburry Stephon Marbarry